Scientists stunned by results after removing 1 harmful creature from island chain: 'The transformation is dramatic'

Scientists stunned by results after removing 1 harmful creature from island chain: 'The transformation is dramatic'

The successful removal of an invasive rat species saw nature spring back to life on two idyllic islands. The Republic of the Marshall Islands is an archipelago between Hawai'i and the Philippines. Two islands, Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet, are home to incredible sea turtles, seabirds, coral reefs, and blissful lagoons. Unfortunately, over time, an invasive species of black rat wreaked havoc on these delicate ecosystems, putting many flora and faun…