Tens of thousands of goats are destroying an entire Greek island

Associated Press

• In Samothraki, Greece, goats outnumber humans 15-fold.
• Their constant grazing has led to dangerous levels of erosion. Two years ago, rains caused mudslides and destroyed roads and buildings.
• Environmental groups are attempting to come up with solutions for the problem, including a herding app. 
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SAMOTHRAKI, Greece (AP) — With oak and chestnut forests, waterfalls and rugged coastline, Samothraki has a wild beauty and a remoteness that sets it apart from other Greek islands.

There are no package holidays here or even a reliable ferry service to the mainland. Island authorities hope to achieve UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status. Yet still, the natural environment is under threat from an insatiable assailant.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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