Tonga’s Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative Posted on July 16, 2024 During a recent monitoring visit to Late Island in May 2024, conducted by members of the Vava’u Protection Association, Tonga Department of Environment, and Island Conservation as the technical lead for the PRISMSS Predator Free Pacific (PFP) Programme, promising signs emerged suggesting that this sanctuary of biodiversity for Tonga may be well on its way to achieving this monumental goal. … Read More from Tonga’s Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative
‘Out of control’: Why the discovery of H5N1 bird flu in mice is so alarming Posted on July 16, 2024 House mice have become the latest mammal to become infected with H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears that the almost omnipresent pests could spread the virus to humans. Eleven house mice in the state of New Mexico – where several herds of dairy cattle are infected with H5N1 – tested positive for the avian influenza, new … Read More from ‘Out of control’: Why the discovery of H5N1 bird flu in mice is so alarming
Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done Posted on July 16, 2024 Twice recently, as Shantel Lim was jogging near her home, she got quite a shock when a rat scuttled past in front of her. Besides the shock, she felt a little anxious about being bitten. “I’d have to go to hospital immediately, as (rats) carry many pathogens, viruses … and bacteria,” said the 24-year-old. It … Read More from Rats are a growing problem in Singapore. Here are the hotspots and what’s being done
