Feral cats have long caused trouble on the island. They prey on the Amami rabbit, which is designated as a special natural treasure by the central government, and other precious species ...

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The mongooses quickly multiplied and started attacking rare wild animals, such as the Amami rabbit, which is listed on the red list for endangered species. The government in fiscal 2000 started ...

Instead, mongooses began preying on rare native species including the Amami rabbit — a highly protected species that has been designated as a "special natural monument." The island's mongoose ...

direct flights take about two and a half hours.