Notes from the Field: Restoring Tepuka and Funafuti Atoll
A restoration effort on Tuvalu brings new hope for a low-lying atoll plagued by invasive rats.
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A restoration effort on Tuvalu brings new hope for a low-lying atoll plagued by invasive rats.
Written by Jesse Friedlander on November 27, 2023
Conservationists are systematically surveying atolls in search of invasive and native ant species. Ants are some of the best hitchhikers in the world. – Conservation biologist Dr. James Russell In an age of increasing globalization and mobilization, transportation of invasive species–intentional or not–has become an urgent problem. Even the smallest of invasives can cause profound […]
Written by Sara on October 13, 2016
The New Zealand Department of Conservation has successfully eradicated invasive ants from Tiritiri Matanga Island, New Zealand. If ants have ever invaded your home, you know what a nuisance they can be–it can be very difficult to completely get rid of these persistent pests. Now imagine trying to eradicate ants from an entire island. Sound impossible? It’s […]
Written by Sara on June 24, 2016