http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/over-grazing Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:08 -0400 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:08 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/390/hawaiian-biodiversity-loss-driven-by-feral-ungulates By Violet K. Dixon - The activity of feral ungulates such as pigs, goats, and deer has resulted in extensive biodiversity loss in Hawaii. These animals were introduced by the Polynesians as domesticated livestock, and now play a destructive role in the local ecosystem. Ungulate populations have played a destructive role in the fragile ecosystems of Hawaiian Islands in a variety of ways. Grazing and rooting result in damage of ground cover and consumption of native plants. The soil disturbance from these activities results in erosion and sediment run-off which damages coral reefs. Disturbed earth is also vulnerable... Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:08 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/390/hawaiian-biodiversity-loss-driven-by-feral-ungulates