Other articles tagged with Things you should know
Mystery, migration and mucous membranes: 5 curious facts about the shining cuckoo
From unusual breeding strategies, to quirky culinary tastes, here are 5 curious facts about the shining cuckoo.
Voice of a tūī, eyes of a miromiro: 5 Māori sayings inspired by birds
In te ao Māori, manu (birds) show up in everyday conversation. For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we teamed up with Hēmi Kelly from Everyday Māori.
A day in the life: Hako Restoration Project restoring mauri in the Kaimai Ranges
The bush of the Kaimai Ranges is unforgiving: slippery clay, tangly kiekie and steep ridges. For predator control crews, this is daily life.
Fat and fabulous: 5 kererū facts
What’s rotund, wears a white singlet and gets drunk in the sun? Not your uncle at Christmas dinner – we’re talking about the much-loved kererū.
7 principles that make predator control smarter, cheaper and more effective
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to predator control. These principles will provide strong direction for you to start with.
The tuatara files: ancient, odd, but still full of surprises
Tuatara have been around for 220 million years — before Aotearoa New Zealand existed as a landmass. Here are five things you might not know about this icon.
What’s on the menu? 5 fresh lure ideas
Peanut butter not attracting predators like it used to? Let's shake things up with five lures that’ll make your trap the hottest dining spot.
5 reasons the tīeke should be your favourite bird
If you’re looking for a new feathery friend to obsess over, then look no further than the tīeke (saddleback).
Targeting feral cats: a practical quick guide
This handy guide is packed with quick tips for targeting feral cats — to help you trap these stealthy hunters.
Crack into it: 5 quick facts about native eggs
From clever tricks to team parenting, here are some cracking facts about our native wildlife and their weird, wonderful eggs.
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.
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.
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?
















