Something Positive: Missing for 200 Years, the Galapagos Rail Reappears Following Floreana Island Restoration | Proof That Change Is Possible

Something Positive: Missing for 200 Years, the Galapagos Rail Reappears Following Floreana Island Restoration | Proof That Change Is Possible

Why this story matters: This piece offers a constructive counterpoint to the constant stream of negative news. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to birds, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. The Galapagos rail – credit, Carlos Espinosa Centuries after they were made famous by Charles Darwin, and a century after they had become plagued by invasive rats and cats, the Galapagos Islands are well on their way to recovery. Few events could better capture that recovery than the recent reappearance of the beautiful blue Galapagos rail, a bird which hadn’t been seen on Floreana island for 200 years. After almost a decade of preparatory work, invasive rats, avian vampire flies, and domesticated cats were eradicated from the island thanks to the close coordination of several conservation groups from around the world working alongside the Galapagos National Park Directorate. Would you like to read more good news about Birds , Success , Animals , W…