Australia's Tiwi rangers spent two decades fighting invasive fire ants; the island is now declared free of them | TheBriefWire
Australia's Tiwi rangers spent two decades fighting invasive fire ants; the island is now declared free of them
Published 10 August 2026 ยท world
In a remarkable conservation milestone, indigenous rangers have eradicated invasive tropical fire ants from Melville Island after 20 years of dedicated work on Australia's Tiwi
In a remarkable conservation milestone, indigenous rangers have eradicated invasive tropical fire ants from Melville Island after 20 years of dedicated work on Australia's Tiwi Islands. Their meticulous strategies in locating nests and applying targeted poisons have bolstered the protection of at-risk wildlife and ecosystems. This achievement underscores the significance of indigenous-led land management and collaborative approaches to preserving natural habitats.
Published: August 10, 2026 โข 11:20 AM IST ยท Updated: August 10, 2026 โข 12:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In a remarkable conservation milestone, indigenous rangers have eradicated invasive tropical fire ants from Melville Island after 20 years of dedicated work on Australia's Tiwi Islands.
Their meticulous strategies in locating nests and applying targeted poisons have bolstered the protection of at-risk wildlife and ecosystems.
This achievement underscores the significance of indigenous-led land management and collaborative approaches to preserving natural habitats.