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Island Conservation
Native species are returning to the Outer Hebrides following a 17 year project to eradicate the invasive American Mink. The Outer Hebrides are made up off 119 islands located off the west coast of Scotland. These islands are teeming with breathtaking wildlife that seems as if it is one of the last untouched landscapes in […]
An invasive toxic toad has made its way onto Madagascar and has the potential to devastate local ecosystems and biodiversity. The Asian Common Toad has recently made its way to Madagascar. This breach jeopardizes the safety of all native island predators that will eat the invasive toad. When the toad feels threatened they secrete a […]
If you’re new to birdwatching, this guide will help you get acquainted with the essentials. In your backyard, on your way to work, at the beach–birds are all around us. Looking to learn more about these feathered friends? Birdwatching can be can fulfilling pastime: observe wild birds in their natural habitat. Birds are admired by […]
The McGillivrays are taking biosecurity measures into their own hands on their avocado orchard in New Zealand. Wilson and Barbara McGillivray got mixed reactions from their friends when they told them they were buying an avocado farm. One friend said that they were really buying a rat farm, because rats love avocados. The McGillivrays had […]
Dirk Hartog Island is the largest island off the coast of Western Australia (WA). Impacts from people and invasive species they introduced to the island have degraded the island’s ecosystem. Feral cats, in particular, became a serious threat to native wildlife. Seven years ago, the island was announced a National Park by WA Department of […]