Seabird populations on Pacific island rose 2 to 10 times after rat removal

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Rats were eradicated from Surprise Island in 2005, and the effort has had a major impact on the island's seabirds. Researchers tracked seven seabird species over time to document how each recovered after the rodents were gone. Some species bounced back quickly, while others required longer monitoring before clear improvements appeared. Noddies showed a marked rise in breeding pairs, whereas red-footed boobies recovered more slowly and gradually.

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