Lord Howe Island declared its rats eradicated, then scientists found suspicious rodents; DNA is revealing whether they are survivors or new invaders

Lord Howe Island was considered free of rats after its rodent eradication programme ended in 2019. The last rat was detected ...

In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island; over a century later, scientists found an odd consequence

A 2019 rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island triggered a major ecological shift, with invertebrate numbers rising significantly and larger species showing the strongest recovery.
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Driven To ‘Extinction’ By A Shipwreck, A 2001 Discovery Brought The ‘World’s Rarest Insect’ Back To Life

Considered extinct for over 80 years, a chance find on a sea stack where little survives has sparked hope for the future of the Lord Howe Island stick insect. When the SS Makambo ran aground on the ...
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Lord Howe Island, Australia: A hidden paradise worth discovering

If you are someone who prefers quiet, untouched destinations over crowded tourist spots, Lord Howe Island is a dream come true. Located off the east coast of Australia, this small island is often ...
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What is myrtle rust and why has this disease closed Lord Howe Island to visitors?

Some 70% of the World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been closed to non-essential visitors in response to a recurrence of the plant disease myrtle rust. Myrtle rust, native to South America, was ...

This Aussie island just ranked fourth quietest in the world

Only 400 visitors are allowed on Lord Howe Island at once, which is exactly why it made a list as the world's fourth-quietest ...
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How The World’s Rarest Insect Came Back From The Dead. Hint: It Was Rediscovered On A Volcano

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...