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Black rats arrived on the islands as a result of the colonist arrival. Black rats had a strong influence on the survival rates of ground nesting birds and turtles as they were easy prey. |
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Black Rat Rattus rattus.http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=19 (Threats / Problems / Issues, 5 of 9 - Slide ref. 838) |
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