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In November 2007 and November 2008, we conducted a bird and mammal survey on Wallis and Futuna. We found two non-native bird species on Wallis: the Common Myna ( Acridotheres tristis) and the Chestnut-breasted Munia ( Lonchura castaneothorax), and one on Futuna: the Jungle Myna ( Acridotheres fuscus). We also recorded Black Rats (Rattus rattus) on Futuna, a recent introduction to this island. The introduction of 3 bird species and Black Rats in the last decade denotes a lack of preventive measures and demonstrates that the issue of invasive species has not received sufficient priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]