| Abstract: | The unique native flora of the Hawaiian Islands, which evolved in the absence of ungulates (grazing animals), is highly vulnerable to damage by trampling and browsing. Wild ungulates introduced into Hawai‘i in the past 150 years, including mouflon, axis deer, and mule deer, have severely harmed the native flora. Control measures used against feral animals do not work as well against these wild animals. Trophy hunting tends to alter sex ratios and increase population growth. U.S. Geological Survey scientists are studying these wild ungulates in order to develop more effective control measures that help protect Hawai‘i‘s endemic flora. |
| Genre: | USGS Numbered Series |
| ProdID: | 97222 |
| Citation Author: | Hess, Steven C. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Pacific Islands Ecosystem Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | ENGLISH |
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| Citation LatN: | 0230000 |
| Citation LatS: | 0183000 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | 4 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Citation Series: | Fact Sheet |
| Citation Series Code: | FS |
| Citation Series Number: | 2008-3102 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Wild Sheep and Deer in Hawai‘i - A Threat to Fragile Ecosystems; 2008; FS; 2008-3102; Hess, Steven C. |
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| Citation Year: | 2008 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Wild Sheep and Deer in Hawai‘i - A Threat to Fragile Ecosystems; 2008; FS; 2008-3102; Hess, Steven C. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/fs_2008_3102.bmp |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2008/3102/ |
| Date Other: | Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey |
