Authors:
Howald, G. et al.
Publication Date:
2007
Abstract/Summary:
Invasive mammals are the greatest threat to island biodiversity and invasive rodents are likely responsible for the greatest number of extinctions and ecosystem changes. Techniques for eradicating rodents from islands were developed over 2 decades ago. Since that time there has been a significant development and application of this conservation tool. We reviewed the literature on invasive rodent eradications to assess its current state and identify actions to make it more effective. Worldwide, 332 successful rodent eradications have been undertaken; we identified 35 failed eradications and 20 campaigns of unknown result.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Conservation Biology
Link:
http://advancedconservation.org/library/howald_etal_2007_wappendix.pdf