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Native wildlife rebounds on Samoan island after removal of rats and pigs
One year after invasive rats and pigs were removed from Nu'utele Island, forests, wildlife and food resources are showing strong signs of recovery. The island is a Key Biodiversity Area and holds one of Samoa's most intact native forests.
Why it matters
The result supports invasive-species removal as a conservation method for Pacific islands.
Background
Introduced rats and pigs have driven declines of native birds and plants on many Pacific islands. Eradication projects aim to let native ecosystems recover.
Sources
- Good News Network ↗Oct 22, 7:00 AM ET
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