Alaska eradicated rats from Aleutian island; native birds surged within 2 years

After two hundred years of invasive rat habitation, Hawadax Island witnessed a remarkable transformation. Within just two years of their removal, native bird populations surged by over 200 percent. Seabirds previously thought extinct began to return, nesting on the island’s enchanting cliffs. The restoration of the island’s original name, Hawadax, marks a significant ecological achievement and sets a global benchmark for invasive species management.