After cats and rats were wiped out on Raoul Island, a parakeet missing for generations returned; researchers found its first nests there since 1836

The successful eradication of invasive species like cats and rats from Raoul Island between 2002 and 2004 has paved the way for the return of the Kermadec red-crowned parakeets after 172 long years. The 2008 survey showcased the remarkable resurgence of breeding activity, the first documented nesting since 1836. This resurgence highlights the potential of targeted predator removal strategies in bird species recovery efforts.
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After cats and rats were wiped out on Raoul Island, a parakeet missing for generations returned; researchers found its first nests there since 1836

The successful eradication of invasive species like cats and rats from Raoul Island between 2002 and 2004 has paved the way for the return of the Kermadec red-crowned parakeets after 172 long years. The 2008 survey showcased the remarkable resurgence of breeding activity, the first documented nesting since 1836. This resurgence highlights the potential of targeted predator removal strategies in bird species recovery efforts.
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