In 1903, rabbits devastated Laysan Island’s habitat, leaving just 7 adult ducks;

In 1903, rabbits devastated Laysan Island’s habitat, leaving just 7 adult ducks; in 2026, Midway counted a record 1,239 Laysan ducks: Laysan ducks declined after introduced rabbits damaged their Hawaiian island habitat. In 2026, Midway Atoll recorded a record 1,239 adults. #LaysanDucks #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalImpact #Hawaii