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Scientists take drastic measures to curb invasive species on remote islands
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Dec 28, 2012
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Scientists take drastic measures to curb invasive species on remote islands
A strange thing is happening on some of the worlds most remote islands. From coastal California to the South Pacific, native birds, mice, turtles and foxes are emerging from the threat of extinction.
An aerial view of the remote islands disputed with Japan, known as Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan, in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) on August 10, 2012. South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak paid the unprecedented visit to the remote islands disputed with Japan, sparking anger in Tokyo which recalled its ambassador from Seoul in protest. The South has stationed a small coastguard detachment since 1954 on the islands, whose ownership has been disputed for decades between South Korea and its former colonial ruler Japan.
An aerial view of the remote islands disputed with Japan, known as Dokdo in Korea and Takeshima in Japan, in the Sea of Japan (East Sea) on August 10, 2012.
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A strange thing is happening on some of the worlds most remote islands. From coastal California to the South Pacific, native birds, mice, turtles and foxes are emerging from the threat of extinction.

A strange thing is happening on some of the worlds most remote islands. From coastal California to the South Pacific, native birds, mice, turtles and foxes are emerging from the threat of extinction. 

Good news for conservationists but the methods some scientists are using to protect these endangered species is coming under fire. 

In her new e-book "Battle at the End of Eden," science writer Amanda Martinez highlights how far some scientists are willing to go to protect the world's rarest species.