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TIL of Panilo (Hawaiian cowboys). After cows were introduced to Hawaii in 1793 their population grew to the point of being a dangerous nuisance. King Kamehameha III, impressed with Mexican Vaqueros seen during a state visit, invited some over to teach the Hawaiian people to manage cattle and ranches

https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/historyculture/paniolo.htm
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