Rats found on five of six islands in US seabird conservation survey
Recent surveys in the U.S. Virgin Islands have identified invasive species on several offshore cays. Black rats and green iguanas pose significant threats to local seabird populations, such as the red-billed tropicbird. Conservationists are now evaluating strategies to eradicate these non-native animals from the islands. Removal efforts could lead to improved nesting conditions for seabirds in…
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Recent surveys in the U.S. Virgin Islands have identified invasive species on several offshore cays. Black rats and green iguanas pose significant threats to local seabird populations, such as the red-billed tropicbird. Conservationists are now evaluating…
