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New Zealand to wipe out every last rat (www.bbc.com)

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New Zealand plans to exterminate every last rat, mustelid and possum to save native birds. The government expects the task to be completed by 2050.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If Alberta can do it, so can New Zealand.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately Alberta started out with the very large advantage of not actually having them, they haven't eradicated them they've just kept them out of the province. Still an impressive and challenging feat but easier than eliminating an established population

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