Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Kangaroo Island is eradicating feral cats to protect native species, having removed 1,700 since 2020.

flag Kangaroo Island, off South Australia, is leading a major effort to eradicate feral cats threatening native wildlife and livestock. flag Since 2020, 1,700 cats have been removed using an electric fence, drones, thermal imaging, and dogs, leaving about 150 remaining. flag The project is part of a global movement to restore island ecosystems by eliminating invasive species like cats, rats, and pigs. flag Islands, due to their natural isolation, are ideal for such efforts, with successful recoveries seen on Australia’s Lord Howe and Macquarie Islands. flag Similar programs are underway in New Zealand, the Galapagos, and Guam, reflecting a growing international commitment to biodiversity conservation through targeted eradication.

4 Articles