Ungulates
Within the Caribbean Netherlands overgrazing by roaming cattle is considered a serious threat to terrestrial ecosystems. The conseuqentil erosion on land forms a serious threat to marine ecosystems. Roaming cattle primarily consists of goats, but also donkeys, cattle and increasingly pigs.
Bonaire
Goat habitat [% of total landmass] |
Goat distribution per habitat type [average sightings per 500 m transect] |
After: Lagerveld et al.(2015)