Macquarie Island’s rebirth continues following the removal of rabbits, rodents and cats.
Described as one of the most remarkable stories of conservation in Australia (if not the world), the vegetation on the island is now ‘just going nuts’ and bird life is also recovering, with ‘beaches littered with wildlife’.
For more information, see the ABC News article.
Photo:Evan Jones Collection, via ABC. Elephant Seal on Macquarie Island.