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In 2012, Anguilla cleared invasive rats from Dog Island and its satellites, with sooty tern nests rising from 113,000 to more than 300,000 pairs and potentially aiding endangered turtles

In a groundbreaking conservation effort, Anguilla successfully eradicated invasive rats from Dog Island, leading to a remarkable increase in seabird colonies and enhanced nesting for endangered turtle species. Discover how this initiative transformed an ecologically important region in the Caribbean and set a precedent for future conservation projects.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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