What am I? I lie on my back and play dead with my legs in the air and jaws wide open to fool predators – and if that doesn’t work, I scratch, bite and vomit on them. I’m tough – so tough that when things get icy in my mountain home, my whole body can freeze down to -10°C for up to 17 days. When … [Read More...] about Marvellous, mysterious, amazing – what is this strange creature?
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Yealands Estate adds trapping to their eco-friendly initiatives
Tara Smith is Sustainability Manager for Yealands Estate. The role is a new one – she started in May 2019 – but sustainability has been part of the Yealands vision since the vineyard’s beginnings in 2008. Recently the Yealands team have added … [Read More...] about Yealands Estate adds trapping to their eco-friendly initiatives
‘Didymo Dave’ makes trout lures from stoat tails
Got a freshly dead stoat in your trap? Want to feed your family a tasty meal. No – we’re not offering up stoat recipes here. But the black tip of a stoat’s tail makes a great fishing lure for catching trout and if you’re keen to give a stoat tail fly … [Read More...] about ‘Didymo Dave’ makes trout lures from stoat tails
Kiwi company exports NZ trapping expertise
Traps developed in New Zealand aren’t just saving our wildlife, they’re helping endangered wildlife all around the world. We lead the way in producing humane, effective traps – and the rest of the world is taking notice, with new export markets … [Read More...] about Kiwi company exports NZ trapping expertise
Winton company takes on Motu Ngahere restoration project
On the Southland Plains near Winton, Motu Ngahere (‘Island of Bush’) is one of the very few original native bush remnants left in the area – literally an ‘island’ in the rural landscape. The name was chosen after seeking consultation with local … [Read More...] about Winton company takes on Motu Ngahere restoration project
Guidance for Alert Level 2
New Zealand is moving to Level 2 at midnight 13th May (this evening). This is great news, as most people will be able to resume predator control activities on public land. We recommend you check with the manager of the land in case they have any … [Read More...] about Guidance for Alert Level 2