Unverified rat sighting on St. Paul Island, Alaska, prompts high alert and preventive measures.

St. Paul Island, Alaska, is on high alert following an unverified rat sighting, raising concerns about potential harm to its bird populations. The island employs peanut butter traps and black lights to detect rodents, despite no evidence of rats being found. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to review rat eradication efforts on nearby Aleutian islands, aiming to protect vulnerable seabirds from invasive species and ongoing climate challenges.