But the atoll is far from unspoiled, Mordecai continues. “The most human impact it’s had was during World War II when there were about 2,400 troops.” Considering the brevity of the soldiers’ ...

The elimination of the biting pests was an added bonus after researchers unleashed a rat-eradication endeavor on the tiny islands. A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food ...

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