Australia removed rabbits; petrel colony grew to over 800 breeding pairs

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What happened

After the successful elimination of rabbits from Cabbage Tree Island, conservationists observed a remarkable increase in the Gould’s petrel population.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

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