Polynesian Storm-Petrels Return After 100+ Years

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Polynesian storm petrels (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) have reappeared on Kamaka Island for the first time since 1922.

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Their local extinction was caused by invasive rats preying on eggs, chicks, and adult birds.

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ENVICO, a New Zealand-based company, used drones to distribute rat poison across Kamaka's challenging terrain.

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The rat eradication project succeeded without harming native species, ensuring ecological safety.

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Solar-powered speakers playing bird calls and artificial burrows were set up to attract storm petrels.

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Gradual increases in storm petrel activity were observed through camera monitoring in 2023.

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Local participation, particularly from the Mangareva community, was essential to the project's success.

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This restoration is part of the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, aiming to revive 40 island ecosystems by 2030.

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