În 1931, un fermier falimentar a abandonat 4.000 de oi pe o insulă sălbatică: Decenii de izolare au produs o turmă cu trăsături rare

In 1931, sheep farming collapsed on Campbell Island, leaving around 4,000 sheep abandoned. The last farmer, John Warren, faced economic challenges and was stranded for two years. The sheep adapted to the wild, showing significant changes in reproduction and characteristics over decades. By the 1970s, wild sheep were damaging native vegetation, prompting conservation efforts. A barrier was built, and ten sheep were saved for breeding, preserving unique traits. The original flock was eradicated to protect the island's flora, but the genetic legacy continues through the descendants of the rescued sheep.