Other articles tagged with Native wildlife
Wild neighbours: living next to an ecosanctuary
Living near an ecosanctuary comes with unforgettable wildlife encounters – and big responsibilities.
“Underrated predators”: 5 surprising facts about hedgehogs
Hedgehogs were introduced to make British settlers feel at home. The impact they have on native species is now only just being understood.
Old socks and kitchen tongs? 7 accessories to elevate your trapping kit
Beyond the usual gloves, lure, and screwdriver, these trap accessories will help keep your traps rust-free, your gear easier to carry, and your lure safe.
Are these the most scenic traps in New Zealand?
Exploring most trails in Aotearoa, you might notice wooden boxes or contraptions. While mysterious to those unfamiliar, they are actually signs of hope.
The future is now: 5 tech advancements for Predator Free 2050
While there’s no magical silver bullet for solving our pest problem, a wave of homegrown innovative tech is rolling out of labs and into the field.
Keep kea safe: predator control guidelines
The Kea Conservation Trust is urging people carrying out ground-based predator control in kea habitat to take extra precautions to avoid injury or death.
Love songs of summer: 5 cool cicada facts
That deafening chorus of cicadas you hear on a summer stroll? It's the sound of males loudly serenading females in their quest for love.
Five things to rid a city of rats: Predator Free Wellington’s Urban Blueprint
Five years in, Predator Free Wellington has documented its hard-earned knowledge in An Urban Predator-Free Blueprint.
The accidental ruru guru
Rowan Nicholson has been there for moments few have witnessed: nocturnal mating of ruru (morepork) and the wide-eyed wonder of newly hatched chicks.
Expert reaction: what does lifting the ‘ban’ on genetic modification mean for predator free?
The government plans to overhaul regulations on genetically modified organisms outside labs. What does this mean for the predator free movement?
Native chippy pinchers: 5 surprising facts about our native gulls
What comes to mind when you think of a gull? Noisy seaside neighbours? Picnic scavengers? How about declining species?
Your next binge-watch: The Secret Life of Northland Wildlife
Who needs Netflix when you’ve got the secret lives of local wildlife? Kerikeri Peninsula trail cameras capture the unfiltered drama of the animal kingdom.
Kākāpō comeback: will Predator Free Rakiura restore a lost wilderness?
Once, under the towering rimu and tōtara of Rakiura (Stewart Island), the booming calls of kākāpō resonated through the night.
A day in the life: Predator Free Wellington
Predator Free Wellington’s field staff are methodically clearing the capital city of rats. Curious about their day-to-day grind, Andrew James joins them.
No roads, no problem: how planes are saving Fiordland’s whio
A surprise population of rare whio (blue duck) has sparked the expansion of traplines in Fiordland’s isolated Kaipo Valley.