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News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed invasive rats and goats from Redonda; by 2023, vegetation biomass rose over 2,000% and ground dragons increased 13-fold

News channel or source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/in-2017-antigua-and-barbuda-removed-invasive-rats-and-goats-from-redonda-by-2023-vegetation-biomass-rose-over-2000-and-ground-dragons-increased-13-fold/articleshow/133066794.cms

Published on: Monday 10 August 2026

For years, Redonda resembled more a barren moonscape than a tropical Caribbean island. Its vegetation was destroyed, its native wildlife was wiped out, and the marine ecosystem around it was harmed by ...

News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: Island once known for bird poop, ravenous rats and goats is now a refuge for endangered species

News channel or source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/30/caribbean-island-once-overcome-by-bird-poop-now-a-refuge-for-endangered-species/

Published on: Saturday 30 September 2023

A small island once infested by rats — no, not Manhattan — has been revived into a wildlife refuge for dozens of threatened species. Redonda, an uninhabited, volcanic island that is part of Antigua ...

News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: In 2017, Antigua and Barbuda removed over 6,000 rats and starving goats from Redonda; by 2019, vegetation rose over 20-fold and ground lizards eightfold

News channel or source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/in-2017-antigua-and-barbuda-removed-over-6000-rats-and-starving-goats-from-redonda-by-2019-vegetation-rose-over-20-fold-and-ground-lizards-eightfold/articleshow/133031311.cms

Published on: Saturday 08 August 2026

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News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: From rat-ridden to reserve, Redonda is an island restoration role model

News channel or source: https://news.mongabay.com/2023/09/from-rat-ridden-to-reserve-redonda-is-an-island-restoration-role-model/

Published on: Tuesday 26 September 2023

If you liked this story, share it with other people. In 2016, conservationists began restoring the island of Redonda, part of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean, by removing invasive rats and goats.

News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: Cross-breeding with Redonda goats will provide drought resistant goats for Antigua

News channel or source: https://antiguaobserver.com/cross-breeding-with-redonda-goats-will-provide-drought-resistant-goats-for-antigua/

Published on: Tuesday 21 February 2017

Antigua & Barbuda’s goat population will benefit from the relocation of Redonda’s goats, with experts reporting they have adapted to survive severe drought conditions. Redonda Restoration Project ...

News Antigua and Barbuda » Redonda » Commerce: This Caribbean island was once plagued with rats that destroyed the ecosystem. Now, plant biomass has increased 2,000% thanks to environmental group efforts.

News channel or source: https://www.businessinsider.com/caribbean-island-redonda-rats-restoration-wildlife-endangered-species-antigua-barbuda-2023-10

Published on: Sunday 01 October 2023

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Redonda, a small, uninhabited Caribbean island that is part of the commonwealth of Antigua and Barbuda ...