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New Zealand Eradicates Invasive Mice From Antipodes Islands

Antipodean wandering albatross, one of many endangered birds that were threatened by a mouse infestation on the Antipodes islands. Wikimedia Commons hide caption

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New Zealand Eradicates Invasive Mice From Antipodes Islands

March 22, 2018 • In 2013, the government began a program to get rid the rodents from the subantarctic island, which is a World Heritage Site that is home to dozens of unique and endangered species.

Oh, Mama! World's 'Oldest' Bird Has Another Chick

Wisdom (left) and her mate on their nest last November at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Pete Leary/USFWS hide caption

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Oh, Mama! World's 'Oldest' Bird Has Another Chick

February 6, 2013 • Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who nests at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, is thought to be at least 62 years old. She's raised an estimated 30 to 35 chicks over the years and flown at least 2 million miles, scientists say.

Oh, Mama! World's 'Oldest' Bird Has Another Chick

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