Overpopulated animals threaten ecological balances on seven islands (8)

（Xinhua） 09:59, March 08, 2013

Rattus rattus on Montercristo island, Italy (Source: gmw.cn)

Just as crops are harvested wildlife too must sometimes be “harvested”. By allowing limited hunting, good management can control certain species that threaten to overpopulate their habitat.

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