International Ornithological Congress 2018 Presents: Innovative Gene Editing Approaches for Conservation
Invasive species removal on islands is one of the most promising conservation methods around today,... Read More
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On the Origin of Galápagos Finches
Researchers have long wondered where Darwin’s Galápagos finches originated from and have identified a few possibilities, but... Read More
Compounding Threats Drove the Spectacled Cormorant to Extinction
New research finds compounding threats lead to the extinction of the once widespread Spectacled Cormorant... Read More
The Evolution of Big Brains in Island Birds
New research finds island birds have larger brains than their mainland counterparts and attributes it... Read More
New Research Uncovers the Mysterious Life of Juvenile Grey-headed Albatross
New research gives a glimpse of the life and threats that Grey-headed Albatross face once... Read More
The Extinction of the Kauai ʻōʻō
The Kauai ʻōʻō was driven to extinction due to the presence of invasive species and habitat destruction... Read More
Magical Transformation Spells Brighter Future for Redonda’s Fantastic Beasts
Campaign to remove invasive rats and goats from Redonda has yielded spectacular results for the... Read More
Removal of Invasive American Mink Lets Outer Hebrides Thrive
Native species are returning to the Outer Hebrides following a 17 year project to eradicate... Read More
Hidden Among the Dunes a New Species of Diving Petrel has been Discovered
A new species of diving petrel has been found on Whenua Hou off the coast... Read More
Study Shows 5000% Increase in Native Trees on Rat-free Palmyra Atoll
New research demonstrates a strong positive benefit to native trees following invasive species removal. Media... Read More
Hawaiian Forest Birds are in Trouble
Hawai’i’s native bird populations are struggling, with almost two-thirds of Hawaiian forest birds listed as... Read More
Australia’s Reptiles are at Risk of Extinction
Australian snake and lizard populations are declining according to a recent update to the IUCN... Read More
Science has Spoken: Coral Reefs Thrive by Rat-free Islands
New research identifies the direct benefits to coral reef ecosystems and communities after invasive rat... Read More
WIRED: New Research Finds Invasive Rat Removal on Islands Benefits Coral Reefs
The science is in. Healthy, rat-free islands mean healthy coral reef biodiversity. Island Conservation’s Director... Read More
New Zealand Government Launches Ambitious Restoration Program
New Zealand’s goal to become Predator Free by 2050 is underway, and one of the... Read More
Managing Invasive Species to Protect Kauai’s Native Puaiohi
A new study identifies invasive rat control as the best available option to increase and... Read More
Outcome Monitoring Results from Antipodes Island
Before removal of invasive species, an estimated 200,000 mice on Antipodes Island were eating their... Read More
Hawaii: Extinction Capital of the World
Conservationists are working to prevent further extinctions on the Hawaiian Islands. What do you imagine... Read More