{
  "id": 16157018,
  "title": "Pacific island seabird populations rose 2 to 10 times after rats were removed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/pacific-island-seabird-populations-rose-2-to-10-times-after-rats-were",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/after-invasive-rats-were-eliminated-from-a-pacific-island-in-2005-scientists-monitored-seabirds-for-years-three-species-eventually-recorded-populations-two-to-ten-times-larger-than-before-the-removal/articleshow/135092515.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The successful eradication of invasive rodents in 2005 has greatly influenced seabird populations on Surprise Island. Researchers closely monitored seven seabird species to document their recovery post-eradication. While some species thrived quickly, others needed more extended observation to show signs of improvement. Notably, noddies saw a significant increase in breeding pairs, whereas…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}