Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife Sydney Morning Herald June 8, 2024 Australia’s islands are a haven for some of the world’s rare and unique species, but a motley crew of feral cats, foxes, rats, goats and other invasive species are wrecking these refuges and eating native animals out of their homes. But hope is at hand, and according to experts, the solution won’t cost the earth. … Read More from Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife Read Article
Tonga’s Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative Island Conservation June 5, 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 Read Article
Rare birds return home due to unique conservation efforts Earth.com June 4, 2024 A remarkable comeback story is unfolding on Pajaros Uno Island off the coast of Chile. The Peruvian Diving-Petrel, a rare seabird locally known as “yuncos,” has returned to nest on the island after decades of absence. This exciting development signals a major victory for bird conservation efforts led by Island Conservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to … Read More from Rare birds return home due to unique conservation efforts Read Article
