Saturday, March 15, 2008

Mouflon Sheep: Trouble in Hawaii


A dream shot when hunting in the wild on the slopes of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. The mouflon were introduced to Hawaii as game animals. Apparently many survived the hunts by running away and eating the native plants and trees. Now they are not only game animals but wanted animals. They are destroying Hawaii's native and highly endemic ecosystems by browsing and trampling.

3 comments:

Kekiinani said...

This is a beautiful shot!!

Terra Photography said...

Bill, your photos of critters are amazing. Nice shot!

Anonymous said...

that's where he is??? where did you find my pet ram???