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How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds

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Innovative Mosquito Release Strategy to Save Hawaii's Honeycreepers

This chapter explores innovative conservation strategies to protect Hawaii's endangered honeycreepers from extinction, primarily focusing on the threat posed by invasive mosquitoes carrying avian malaria. It highlights the use of genetically modified mosquitoes as a novel solution to mitigate this danger and preserve these unique birds.

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