Invasive House Mice

Invasive mice on Marion Island eat rare seabird chicks, sparking eradication effort

The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross

Sheree Bega

5 min read

Romario Valentine’s Seabirds Christmas Gift for Marion Island campaign raised R20 530, more than double the R10 000 that the eco-warrior initially set out to raise, to help the conservation efforts of seabirds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION

26 JAN 2023

Child’s campaign to save seabirds from invasive mice takes flight

Eco-warrior Romario Valentine’s efforts have been recognised by the government and BirdLife SA

Sheree Bega

3 min read