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In 1903, rabbits devastated Laysan Island’s habitat, leaving just 7 adult ducks; in 2026, Midway counted a record 1,239 Laysan ducks

In 1903, rabbits devastated Laysan Island’s habitat, leaving just 7 adult ducks; in 2026, Midway counted a record 1,239 Laysan ducks

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Laysan ducks declined after introduced rabbits damaged their Hawaiian island habitat. In 2026, Midway Atoll recorded a record 1,239 adults.

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