New Zealand Eradicates Invasive Mice From Antipodes Islands
In 2013, the government began a program to get rid the rodents from the subantarctic island, which is a World Heritage Site that is home to dozens of unique and endangered species.
by Scott Neuman
Mar 22, 2018
2 minutes
The Antipodes had a mouse problem. But no more.
New Zealand, which owns the subantarctic archipelago, says its years-long effort to rid the rodents has finally paid off.
"This is huge news for conservation both in New Zealand and internationally," said conservation minister
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