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  "id": 16852475,
  "title": "After rats and pigs removed, sea turtles return to Pacific island after decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/after-rats-and-pigs-removed-sea-turtles-return-to-pacific-island",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T04:35:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/in-2025-conservation-teams-began-removing-invasive-rats-and-pigs-from-a-pacific-island-by-2026-native-forests-were-regenerating-rare-birds-were-nesting-and-sea-turtles-had-returned-after-decades/articleshow/135249823.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nu’utele Island in Samoa is witnessing a remarkable revival as invasive rats and pigs have been eradicated. This positive shift has encouraged the resurgence of native bird species and provided safe nesting grounds for sea turtles. Furthermore, local communities are experiencing enhanced food production linked to the restoration of native plants. Such revitalization underscores the critical need…",
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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."
}