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Island Conservation

Good News Network (GNN) has reported that for the first time in over four decades, Peruvian Diving-petrels have four active natural nests on Chañaral Island, Chile.

By PA/TPN, in South America, World, Environment · 17 Feb 2024, 18:31 · 0 Comments

Credits: Facebook; Author: @preventingextinctions;

This is a great result after a dedicated conservation group cleared the island of a deadly invasive species.

This Chilean island had been without its native population of #endangered Diving-Petrels for decades, but thanks to our collaboration with Chile’s National Forestry Corporation, they’re back--and thriving! https://t.co/SisLuSAI9W #restoration #conservationwins #endangeredspecies pic.twitter.com/9uvUlcq3VN
— Island Conservation (@NoExtinctions) February 9, 2024

Island Conservation, the non-profit working on Chañaral has successfully restored 65 islands worldwide, benefiting 1,218 populations of 504 species.

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