Phillip Island's native habitat rebounds decades after rabbit eradication

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Phillip Island in Australia has experienced a significant ecological recovery following the removal of invasive rabbits in 1986. Native plant life has made a strong comeback across the island since the pest eradication effort. The island now supports thriving colonies of migratory seabirds, providing a safe breeding ground for thousands of birds each year. Restoration work continues to protect native wildlife and stabilise fragile soil ecosystems. The island has also become a vital refuge for reptile species that have disappeared from other parts of the region.

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