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Rats invade Clipperton Island, threatening its seabird colonies

Black rats have proliferated on Clipperton Island for 25 years following shipwrecks.

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Their predation endangers local biodiversity, particularly seabird colonies.

This recurring issue on isolated islands requires intervention to protect the ecosystem.

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Why it matters

La disparition des oiseaux marins pourrait déséquilibrer l’écosystème de Clipperton, un territoire français unique, d’ici 2027 sans action corrective.

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