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An island has been waging a war on rats. They think they’ve finally won
An island off the coast of Ireland is combating a rat-infestation problem that threatens local wildlife and believes they have successfully gained the upper hand. The effort is highlighted as a potential model for managing invasive species on islands worldwide.
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