In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as food and gifts; centuries later, feral herds had severely stripped native plants and worsened erosion
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In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as gifts. Wild herds later stripped native plants like koa and silverswords, and erosion followed in cleared areas.
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In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as food and gifts; centuries later, feral herds had severely stripped native plants and worsened erosion
In 1778, Captain Cook left goats in Hawaii as gifts. Wild herds later stripped native plants like koa and silverswords, and erosion followed in cleared areas.
