Ferrets introduced in the 1980s to control rabbits became a significant threat to Rathlin Island’s seabirds. Conservationists launched a five-year project to remove these invasive predators from the island. Using advanced techniques, teams worked to eradicate ferrets and brown rats from the island. Rathlin Island was declared ferret-free in March 2026 after extensive eradication efforts. This achievement marks the first successful removal of feral ferrets from an inhabited island globally.
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