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In 2017, Chile certified Chañaral Island free of invasive rabbits; seven years later, rare seabirds had four active natural nests there with help from audio lures

In a significant conservation success, the Peruvian diving petrel is nesting naturally on Chañaral Island for the first time in over 40 years, seven years after invasive rabbits were removed. This article explores the efforts made to revive the seabird population and its implications for biodiversity.

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In 2012, Pinzón Island began eradicating invasive rats; nine years later, scientists found 156 wild-born young giant tortoises, though recovery still needed support

After eradicating invasive black rats, Pinzón Island has seen a resurgence in its giant tortoise population, with 156 young tortoises born and an estimated 1,100 tortoises now living in the wild. Discover how conservation efforts are revitalizing this unique ecosystem.

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Meet Jawad Khalfan, the Long Island entrepreneur who started a security company from a garage in 2020; six years later, SecureTech Systems has completed more than 1,500 installations and won a 2026 state entrepreneurship award

A small security business launched in 2020 has grown into a Long Island technology company with more than 1,500 installations to its name.

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