According to theconservationist, populations of weevils and flightless moths are down to 10 percent of their historical levels.
As a result, the mice have turned to birds in a horrific fashion.
This includes the wandering albatross, the bird with the largest known wingspan.
The ecological benefits of the operation far outweigh any short-term costs, he said.
After all, Marion Island is about five times the size ofManhattan.
In total, 1,758 donors have paid for the conservation of over 8,000 hectares.
