[pcrh]

Thanks!

An interesting article. It mentions that "breeding dogs are no longer allowed on the island". I presume this is to avoid a feral population of dogs becoming established. However, I'm unaware that dogs pose particular threats to native wildlife, unlike cats.

[ljf]

Dogs are pretty terrible for nesting birds, especially ground nesting ones. Even on a leash they can cause birds to leave their nests.

Similar for other small animals;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-visitors...

[griffzhowl]

Dogs are allowed though, and used to herd sheep and cattle, so ground-nesting birds don't seem to be a big concern

[dakial1]

Well, dogs are mentioned as one of the invasive species that caused the extinction of the Dodos.