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
Lone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after long hunt RNZ - New Zealand October 2, 2024 A lone rat caught on camera on the otherwise pest-free paradise of Motutapu Island has been killed after months of running amok, in a sting costing ratepayers thousands of dollars. … Read More from Lone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after long hunt Read Article
