Island Conservation
October 20, 2016
A new report released in the journal Nature examines never before seen self-medicating behavior in Galápagos Finches. Galápagos Finches served as…
October 13, 2016
A paper published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences details how invasive species removal can restore island ecosystems and protect…
October 13, 2016
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports that invasive predators have contributed to close to 60%…
October 2, 2016
New research finds that the Extinct-in-the-wild Hawaiian Crow can teach itself how to use tools. Hawaiian Crows, also called ‘Alalā, once thrived…
August 29, 2016
Native plant extinctions caused by invasive plants occur over a long period of time and are difficult to detect. Research indicates a need…
August 29, 2016
New research provides the first global, spatial forecast of emerging invasions. It examines current shortcomings, challenges and opportunities in mitigating and…
August 17, 2016
Most island vertebrate extinctions could be averted, concludes new study Control and eradication of invasive species could prevent as much…
March 21, 2016
New global assessment finds major benefits to biodiversity when invasive mammals are removed from islands
March 17, 2015
The May 2015 issue of the international journal Biological Conservation is dedicated to tropical island conservation, focusing on eradicating rats using techniques…