Other articles tagged with Introduced predators
Tropical getaways and getting cosy: what does wildlife do in winter?
From looking for love to international adventures, here are five fascinating ways New Zealand wildlife spend their winter months.
A kiwi is a kiwi is a kiwi…or is it? 5 species of kiwi you never knew about
All kiwi are not the same. In fact, there are five distinct species, each with their unique quirks, characteristics… and threats. Erin Reilly from Save the Kiwi explains.
Free labour: how bird poo is helping replant our native forests
What if the solution to restore our native forests more effectively, efficiently, and cheaply has been flying around us all along?
Sending up the bat signal: inside the world of bat monitoring
How do you monitor New Zealand’s thumb-sized and virtually silent pekapeka (bats), which fly through the darkness at speeds up to 60km/h?
Show me the money: a closer look at community conservation
A new report reveals the extent of the problems with community conservation funding and provides a to-do list for fixing them.
If our native birds were gardeners, what would they plant?
No matter how small, you can always make your backyard more attractive to native birdlife by providing food, water, shelter, and nesting places/materials.
Grand designs: 5 cool catios that will make your cat jealous
These catios are impressive, but there are heaps of ways to create a safe outdoor space, from affordable DIY to pre-made kits to custom-built options.
True cost: predators can damage your home and your wallet
When cold weather pushes rodents indoors, infestations happen. They cause damage by chewing everything. The good news? Owen Stobart says you can prevent it.
Fellowship of the trap: how an unlikely trio grew a trapping community
What do a mechanic, a cartoonist, and an oceanographer have in common?
Comic: Smelly predator science
Possum butts smell garlicy. Research suggests that predator-emitted volatile organic compounds could be used for predator monitoring.
Wild at heart: the untold story of conservationist Willow van Heugten
Threatened species benefit from the adventures of this nature legend, who’d much rather be out in the field than interviewed.
Brainy, beautiful and beloved: so why are our kea disappearing?
Dubbed ‘the clever clowns of the Alps’, kea are much loved for their cheeky spirit and keen intelligence.
8-year-old on a mission to turn NZ into a bird sanctuary
Harry is proving that age is just a number when it comes to making a difference in the predator free movement.
Learning from the best: Q&A with Picton Dawn Chorus
Picton Dawn Chorus went from a few passionate residents with a dream to deploying a network of 3,500 traps. How did they do it, and what’s next?
On the rise: predator free awareness across Aotearoa
According to a new survey, the predator free movement is steadily gaining momentum, with nearly 40% of New Zealanders aware of the mission.