Tasmanian Devils Introduced to Maria Island Wiped Out 3,000 Penguin Breeding Pairs
In 2012, conservation authorities relocated 28 Tasmanian devils to Maria Island, Australia, to protect the species from a deadly facial tumour disease. The initiative was considered a success as the devil population grew to as many as 90 individuals. However, subsequent wildlife surveys revealed a severe unintended consequence for the island's ecosystem. The little penguin colonies on Maria Island had completely vanished, with an estimated 3,000 breeding pairs lost. Experts attribute the disappearance of the penguins to the presence of the introduced devils.
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