invertebrates

Lord Howe Island successfully eradicated invasive rodents, leading to a resurgence of native invertebrates like the iridescent green stag beetle. The island's ecosystem is recovering after over a century of rodent damage, with species such as beetles and bugs thriving again.

A peer-reviewed study reveals that combined exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (common in plastics) and climate change impacts, such as heat stress, likely causes reproductive harm across humans, wildlife, and invertebrates. The research highlights an 'alarming' link between these factors and the global decline in fertility.