Lord Howe Island declared its rats eradicated, then scientists found suspicious rodents; DNA is revealing whether they are survivors or new invaders
- PC: WikipediaLord Howe Island was considered free of rats after its rodent eradication programme ended in 2019.
- The last rat was detected on 9 October that year.
- However, black rats were found again in the island’s settlement area in April 2021.
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- PC: WikipediaLord Howe Island was considered free of rats after its rodent eradication programme ended in 2019.
- The last rat was detected on 9 October that year.
- However, black rats were found again in the island’s settlement area in April 2021.
Sources: Times of India