Terre-de-Haut, France, March 25, 2026 (AFP) - Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown

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2026-03-25
The tiny Caribbean island of Terre-de-Haut boasts pristine turquoise waters and deserted coves. It also has goats, hundreds of them. There are as many goats as humans on the island and, while they charm the tourists as they roam on the beaches and graze in the gardens, there is a darker side to this uncontrolled feral herd. They ravage protected areas, munch through vegetation and destroy the habitats of other animals -- some of which are endange......
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