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In 1986, Australia eradicated rabbits from an island stripped bare by 150 years of grazing

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: USA
Published: August 06, 2026 at 12:17

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Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard native wildlife and reinforce vulnerable soil ecosystems, making it a crucial sanctuary for reptiles that have vanished from other regions.

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