In 1978, writer Adam Nicolson inherited three Scottish islands for his 21st birthday; decades later, a joint project made them rat-free seabird refuges
Rest of World News: Discover the inspiring story of Adam Nicolson, who inherited three rat-infested Scottish islands on his 21st birthday and dedicated his life to protecting their vibrant seabird populations. Learn about the successful conservation efforts that made the Shiants a sanctuary for ove…
A puffin colony thriving, decades after a rat invasion nearly wiped them out. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Most 21-year-olds probably get cash, a watch, maybe a car on their birthday. Adam Nicolson got three islands. In 1978, he inherited the Shi... [5066 chars]