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Published on: August 14, 2026
Abingdon tortoise in Galapagos Islands became extinct within a decade after __________ were introduced on the island, because of the greater browsing efficiency of introduced animal.
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Goats were introduced on the Galápagos Islands and outcompeted the Abingdon tortoise by overgrazing vegetation due to their higher browsing efficiency, contributing to the tortoise’s rapid decline.
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