# Antipodes Island Sees Ground Beetle Numbers Surge 40-Fold After Mice Eradication

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- Published: 2026-10-29T18:28:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/in-2018-antipodes-island-was-declared-free-of-invasive-mice-eight-years-later-scientists-reported-ground-beetle-numbers-40-times-higher-with-rove-beetles-up-more-than-20-fold-after-predator-removal/articleshow/135272082.cms
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The successful removal of invasive house mice from Antipodes Island has spurred a remarkable resurgence in ground beetle populations, which have increased to around 40 times their former numbers. This ecological transformation highlights the beneficial effects of eradicating invasive species, fostering a healthier food web and aiding in the survival of native bird species. Long-term observation is

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