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20 years of predator control quadrupled kākā population near Taupō
Large-scale, frequent and effective introduced predator control helped increase kākā density fourfold and improved the sex ratio.
5 ways to give your trap some TLC
Traps can get grungy and lose effectiveness if we don't give them attention. So, here is five ways to look after your trap and keep it catching!
Troubleshooting tips: what to do if your possum trap isn’t catching any possums
So, you've set your possum trap, hoping to make a dent in the possum population… but your trap remains untouched. Time to try our troubleshooting tips.
Study reveals surprising insights on rat behaviour in NZ forests
If we can understand how invasive species use different habitats, we can better predict how their populations might change due to climate change.
Unseen threat: sanctuary kiwi exposed to parasitic disease from cat scat
A recent study has found high exposure rates of toxoplasmosis in a kiwi population that does not share its habitat with cats.
Shooting their shot: the stories behind the stunning photographs
Wildlife photographers reveal the untold stories behind their stunning shots, and we launch our first-ever competition with Photo Warehouse.
Sausages on the menu: trials target feral cats and stoats
Stuff them in a roll or slap them on a piece of white bread; sausages are a Kiwi classic. Stoats and feral cats have a taste for them too.
Dropping the F-Bomb: the latest new trap tech
Meet the F-Bomb: the latest predator trap invention. Lightweight, simple and easy to use, is it the key for the wider public to get into trapping?
Help not harm: tips to feed birds in your backyard
Birdfeeding in urban gardens is a popular pastime. Recent research shows that while feeding has benefits for native birds, there are also risks.
Bird count not body count: weasel study suggests recovery of native species more important than predator kill count
Described as “murderous saveloys with legs”, new research suggests we pay closer attention to the recovery of native species rather than simply counting the number of predators killed.
What if there were giant sponges that could mop up carbon, floods, and house native species?
Muggy, boggy and waiting to be drained - our past opinions on wetlands have not aged well. Restoration could be vital to tackling biodiversity and climate change crises - here’s why.
As native birds flee to high ground to escape predators, will they have enough food to survive?
As native birds are pushed high into mountain forests researchers at Manaaki Whenua wondered if there was enough to eat, survive and breed.
A cupful of water reveals native and pest species
Scientists are using genetic material sampled from waterways to discover rare species, indicate river health and solve environmental mysteries.
Cat catastrophe: The final frontier – managing feral cats
Cats are the eighth-most populous species in the world. But, as invasive species across many continents, their popularity comes at a tremendous cost.
High-tech predator control solutions for today, not tomorrow
Photo-booths for lizards, long-lasting lures, and traps that can recognise what it’s caught - if you want high-tech solutions, talk to Critter Solutions.