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Otters Return to Kinmen's Ecological Island After Six-Month Red Ant Battle

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A six-month operation to eradicate red fire ants has successfully restored a vital otter habitat in Kinmen, Taiwan.
  • The ecological floating island, once abandoned by otters due to the ant infestation, has now welcomed back at least two otters.
  • The successful habitat restoration was a joint effort between the Kinmen County government and the local aquaculture business, Rebirth Fish Farm.

Kinmen's ecological floating island has once again become a haven for otters, marking a significant victory in the battle against invasive red fire ants. The island, a cherished spot for otters and water birds, faced a crisis last year when red fire ants took over, forcing the sensitive otters to abandon their home.

Rebirth Fish Farm, in collaboration with the Kinmen County government, launched a six-month campaign to reclaim the small, 2-meter by 1.5-meter floating island. Staff worked tirelessly under harsh weather conditions, diligently applying bait and monitoring the situation to completely transform the habitat.

witnessed the moment of miracles

· Rebirth Fish Farm staffDescribing the moment they discovered signs of otters returning to the restored habitat.

The efforts paid off. This year, signs of otter presence, including droppings, were observed. Subsequent use of infrared cameras captured heartwarming footage of otters returning to the island. The joy of seeing the otters, and even a companion, playing safely on the island made the arduous six-month operation feel instantly worthwhile.

To celebrate World Otter Day, the farm shared the "double happiness" news, reaffirming their commitment to protecting this precious habitat and rallying support for Kinmen's otters.

seeing the adorable otters playing on the island in the video, all the hard work over the past six months instantly vanished!

· Rebirth Fish Farm staffExpressing their joy and relief upon seeing otters return to the floating island after the successful eradication of red fire ants.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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