A difficult rebirth Science January 15, 2026 On Floreana, efforts are underway to rid the island of invasive rats and cats and restore its native vegetation. The work, which is part of a sprawling $15 million effort decades in the making, is among the most ambitious projects ever mounted to bring an island back to its natural state. In the coming years, … Read More from A difficult rebirth Read Article
‘After 200 years, we’re seeing this species again’: The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands BBC December 27, 2025 For almost 200 years, the Galapagos rail had been missing from Floreana. Thought to be extinct on this small, inhabited island in the Galapagos archipelago, the shy, near-flightless bird is still found on some of the other islands. But Charles Darwin was the last person to record a sighting of one on Floreana, when he … Read More from ‘After 200 years, we’re seeing this species again’: The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands Read Article
Data Shows Endangered Palau Ground Doves and Land Crabs Swiftly Recovering After Successful Palauan Island Conservation Effort Island Conservation October 29, 2025 Koror, Palau — October 2025 — Seabirds, the IUCN Endangered Palau Ground Dove (Pampusana canifrons), and other native species have significantly increased in number thanks to a successful restoration campaign on Ulong Island, Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific Ocean. … Read More from Data Shows Endangered Palau Ground Doves and Land Crabs Swiftly Recovering After Successful Palauan Island Conservation Effort Read Article
