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Kākā sitting on a branch

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.
Scrubbing a DOC 200

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!
Man checks a Sentinel possum trap.

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.
A rat in Fiordland surrounded by measuring tools.

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.
Little spotted kiwi

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.
NZ Dotterel in Sandstorm

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.
Stoat with sausage on a fork.

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.
Two volunteers in the forest.

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?
Kererū snacking on summer fruits

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.
Weasel with a blackbird.

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.
A landscape shot of a wetland.

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.
A small rifleman perched on a branch.

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 man beside a stream.

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.
A black cat on a dirt road.

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.
A collection of images of species.

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.

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