Invasive Black Rat on a cay in the Virgin Islands.

Invasive black rat caught on camera on a cay in the Virgin Islands.

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Island Conservation

Date Shot/Created

12/10/2025

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As part of an invasive species assessment, an invasive black rat was caught on camera on a cay in the Virgin Islands.

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