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In 1903, rabbits were released on Hawaii’s LaysanIsland as a food source; within a decade...

TOI World Desk25 Aug 2026, 07:39 pmUpdated 4h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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In 1903, rabbits were released on Hawaii’s Laysan Island as a food source; within a decade...

German immigrant Max Schlemmer introduced rabbits to Laysan Island in 1903 for business and entertainment. These rabbits rapidly consumed vegetation, leading to the extinction of three unique landbird species. President Theodore Roosevelt established the Hawaiian Islands Bird Reservation to protect the remaining wildlife. Federal authorities later removed Schlemmer and eradicated the invasive rabbit population by 1923. Conservationists have since worked to restore the habitat and reintroduce species to the island.

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Source: Times of India · TOI World Desk. Published 25 Aug 2026, 07:39 pm.

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