Nyheder – Pacific

Tiny lizard gets own island: A tiny blue-tailed lizard became extinct in the wild 10 years ago, but 1,500 lizards have been bred in captivity. They will be released on a safe island.

Australia rejects new coal mine: For the second time, authorities in Australia have refused to allow the opening of a new coal mine, citing concerns about the environment and the climate.

Fat parrot breaks breeding record: The world’s fattest parrot species, the endangered kakapo, has had its best breeding season. 147 adults are alive today, but this year 76 chicks have hatched.