A collection of the latest rodent articles featuring island conservation, rodent control and human interest stories from around the world.
The observations Charles Darwin made during his 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands give us a snapshot of what the archipelago looked like almost 200 years ago. He recorded the presence of a small, secretive bird on Floreana Island: the Galápagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota). After his visit, it was never seen on the island again—until now. …
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A dead rat discovered on Ulva Island on January 13 has prompted intensified monitoring efforts on the nature sanctuary, located 780 metres from Stewart Island/Rakiura. …
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The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released the Public Health Pest Index, its bi-annual pest forecast to raise awareness about the health threats pests pose nationwide. The report indicates the U.S. cities that are most at risk for seeing a surge in disease-spreading pests through the remainder of winter and into spring. …
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that, according to a recent survey conducted by third-party academic institutions in mainland China, rodent control in the city’s public areas remains at a manageable level. In 2024, the city recorded 711 complaints related to rodent infestations, a 36% decrease from 1,113 cases in 2019. …
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Bird flu has been around since at least 1996 and there are four different strains of it. It’s a highly contagious type of influenza that is carried by birds. It spreads through wild bird populations and then to captive birds and other animals. The virus is found in saliva, mucous, and feces of infected birds …
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