# After years of eradication, an island declares victory over invasive rats

A remote island has successfully eliminated an invasive rat population after a long and intensive eradication campaign. Conservation officials believe the rats are gone, restoring the island's ecosystem and protecting native bird species. This success could serve as a model for similar efforts worldwide.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2579731-an-island-has-been-waging-a-war-on-rats-they-think-theyve-finally-won/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000