Summary:
- The article discusses the successful recovery of wildlife on the Japanese island of Okunoshima after the removal of non-native cats from the island.
- Researchers found that the populations of native bird and small mammal species, which had declined due to predation by the cats, have rebounded significantly since the cats were removed.
- The article highlights the importance of managing invasive species to protect fragile island ecosystems and allow native wildlife to thrive.