Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now cockroaches and bugs are bouncing back
via theguardian.com
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Rodents arrived on the subtropical island more than a century ago, decimating its native flora and fauna – but its invertebrates are once again booming In the summer months, Lord Howe Island’s unique stag beetle, with wing cases that appear forged from iridescent green metal, fly around the ancient tree tops looking for a mate. […]