Officials deploy herd of hungry animals in fight against rapidly spreading species: 'They've exceeded our hopes'

Officials deploy herd of hungry animals in fight against rapidly spreading species: 'They've exceeded our hopes'

A nature sanctuary in Tennessee decided that traditional methods were not enough to control the spread of invasive plants.  As a result, they turned to a herd of goats, hoping that the animals would eat their way through the problem and encourage a healthier ecosystem.  Maclellan Island, a 19-acre nature refuge situated on the Tennessee River, is home to a diverse array of plants, animals, and birds. But as The New York Times reported, it has al…