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Minus the Rodents, Lord Howe Wildlife Flourishes

Following the removal of more than 300,000 invasive rodents from Lord Howe Island, native birds, insects, and plants are recovering at a remarkable and unexpected rate. Lord Howe Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rare and iconic wildlife, hosted an estimated 300,000 invasive rodents until just a few months ago. Unintentionally introduced […]

Written by Emily Heber on February 4, 2021

Sydney Morning Herald: Genetic Modification Must Be in Our Toolkit to Save Endangered Island Species

Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani, shares her thoughts on the need for innovation and use of gene drives in conservation. Read the original article at the Sydney Morning Herald The global decline of species is a serious concern, but on islands, loss of biodiversity is a result of invasive species. Invasive species, introduced to islands […]

Written by kpoiani on April 22, 2019