E&E News by Politico October 31, 2024 The rat-occupied islands of Attu and Kiska will now become a different kind of battleground. Once the site of World War II fighting between Japanese and U.S. forces, the two remote parts of the vast Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge are being targeted by a Fish and Wildlife Service campaign to eradicate the islands’ bird-devouring Norway rats … Read More from Read Article
Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins BBC October 21, 2024 He was part of a world-first plan to rid an island off the coast of Northern Ireland of ferrets. Now, Woody the detection dog has his nose trained on Rathlin’s rats. … Read More from Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins Read Article
Officials wage war on elusive animal capable of wiping out fragile ‘Galápagos of the north’ ecosystem — here’s the catch The Cool Down October 11, 2024 A rat sighting on a remote Alaskan island sparked concern about the invasive species‘ effects on native bird populations. Wildlife officials and residents are watching for rodents that threaten one of the world’s most ecologically diverse places. … Read More from Officials wage war on elusive animal capable of wiping out fragile ‘Galápagos of the north’ ecosystem — here’s the catch Read Article
