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Thanks! An interesting article. It mentions that "breeding dogs are no longer allowed on the island". I presume this is to avoid a feral population of dogs bec

by pcrh 6mo ago

Thanks! An interesting article. It mentions that "breeding dogs are no longer allowed on the island". I presume this is to avoid a feral population of dogs becoming established. However, I'm unaware that dogs pose particular threats to native wildlife, unlike cats.

ljf 6mo ago
Dogs are pretty terrible for nesting birds, especially ground nesting ones. Even on a leash they can cause birds to leave their nests. Similar for other small animals; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-visitors-with-dogs-in-your-woodland/dogs-in-woodland-wildlife-livestock-and-forestry-operations https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-visitors...
- griffzhowl 6mo ago
  Dogs are allowed though, and used to herd sheep and cattle, so ground-nesting birds don't seem to be a big concern
dakial1 6mo ago
Well, dogs are mentioned as one of the invasive species that caused the extinction of the Dodos.