Question

In Galapagos islands, Abingdon tortoise became extinct due to

• A. invasion of superior species of crocodile
• B. introduction of goat with greater browsing efficiency
• C. drying of water bodies and deficiency o f food resources
• D. introduction, of exotic weeds that eradicated plants fed by tortoise

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Introduction of goat with greater browsing efficiency caused extinction of Abingdon tortoise.