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Australia removed island rabbits in 1986; native habitat is returning
Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard native wildlife and reinforce vulnerable soil ecosystems, making it a crucial sanctuary for reptiles that have vanished from other regions.
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