What’s the problem at Ka’ena Point Natural Area Reserve?
The special resources at Ka‘ena are under threat. Animals like dogs, cats, and mongooses have killed ground-nesting seabirds like the ua‘u kani (Wedge-tailed Shearwater) and mōlī (Laysan Albatross), especially the young before they can fly. Rats eat seabird eggs and chicks and even attack adult birds. Rats and mice also eat native plants and seeds. Despite intensive efforts to control these predators, they still pose a major threat to the survival of native species.
