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For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are once again walking the landscapes of Floreana Island. This week, 158 juvenile giant tortoises of Floreana lineage were released into their ancestral habitat, marking a historic milestone for ecological restoration in Galápagos, and for Floreana’s community. …
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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, …
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Following a year’s hiatus, the Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame committee has proudly voted in the distinguished Class of 2026. …
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday signed an executive order creating the city’s first Mayor’s Office of Rodent Mitigation, formalizing a centralized approach to combating rats as part of his administration’s ongoing “War on Rats.” …
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Rat activity across UK properties has surged by 10% over the past year, with pest control company Rentokil warning that record-breaking weather conditions are driving rodents from flooded burrows into homes and buildings. …
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Australian pest controllers are sounding the alarm over what’s been described as an increase in “brazen” rat movement in inner-city suburbs. As councils grapple with rising levels of illegal waste dumping, vermin appear to be becoming more active both in “broad daylight and in homes”. …
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