St. Paul Island vs. the Rat

A remote Alaskan island faces a peculiar battle against a single rat threatening its delicate ecosystem. The community bands together, forming a rat strike team to protect vulnerable seabird populations. Innovative surveillance methods, like field cameras, are employed to monitor the intruder. The podcast humorously captures the challenges of wildlife protection laws while highlighting the importance of proactive conservation. This unique struggle showcases the intersection of community spirit and ecological preservation on St. Paul Island.