Having free rein and no predators, they began to do serious damage to native forests in the mauka (mountain) lands, and they frequently foraged in the gardens of the makai (lower, oceanside) lands, where the villagers grew their sweet potato, yam, taro, and other crops.
Kuna veised said vabalt ringi liikuda ja neid ei ohustanud ükski röövloom, hakkasid nad peagi tekitama tõsist kahju nii mägiste alade metsades kui ka madalamate, ookeaniäärsete alade aedades, kus külaelanikud kasvatasid bataati, jamssi, tarot ja muid põlluvilju.