From Rats to Refuge: Redonda's Remarkable Wildlife Transformation

The uninhabited Caribbean island of Redonda, once plagued by rats and feral goats, has been transformed into a wildlife refuge for endangered species after years of restoration efforts. Conservationists successfully eradicated thousands of black rats and rounded up ravenous goats. Native vegetation, birds, and lizards have made a rapid resurgence, turning the once-barren island green again. The government of Antigua and Barbuda has established the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, making it one of the largest protected areas in the Caribbean.