Invasive species eradication programme gets underway on Alphonse |19 October 2026

• A fresh start for island’s wildlife

A major conservation operation is underway on Alphonse Atoll to remove rats, mice, feral cats and chickens and give the island’s native wildlife a chance to recover. For decades, these introduced species have put pressure on Alphonse’s wildlife and ecosystems. Now, the Island Conservation Society (ICS), working with the Alphonse Foundation, Islands Development Company, Blue Safari Seychelles and international conservation specialists, is tackling the problem head-on.

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