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Bird population on Scilly Isles recovers after islands are declared 'rat-free'

Project to eradicate non-native brown rats that feed on eggs and chicks on St Agnes and Gugg is declared a success. A project to protect breeding seabirds from invasive rats on the Scilly Isles has been a success with the two islands declared “rat-free”.

Last updated on 15 February 2016

Type: 
Media Watch
URL de origen: 
The Guardian
Country: 
United Kingdom
Region: 
Europe
Threats: 
Invasive Species
Species group: 
Birds