Tucked into cliff burrows vulnerable little ōi (grey-faced petrel) fluff-balls are living alone, visited once a week by their parents for feeding.

From possum nightclubs to garden transformations, these were the most popular stories published by Predator Free New Zealand Trust this year.

Cats are the eighth-most populous species in the world. But, as invasive species across many continents, their popularity comes at a tremendous cost.

We present a completely subjective, non-exhaustive, contestable list of the top backyard wildlife encounters of 2022. 

Before Lucky the kererū chick – there was no luck. Judging by the eggshell remains, we think the main culprits were ship rats.

The search for native reptiles is a bit like a Hollywood drama. There’s adventure, suspense and sometimes the main character gets what they’re after.

Before you got here, you were probably scrolling through social media. Somewhere between the celebrity scandal and viral TikTok recipe, you saw this post.

Gift ideas for yourself or the wildlife lover in your life. Not just nature-themed, many give back to conservation, so you end up on Santa’s nice list.

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.

Tamper-proof bait stations help you keep introduced predators under control and limit the amount of toxin that gets out into the environment.

Two years ago, Finn Giddy was unsure of his career prospects. Now, he’s the first graduate of the predator free apprenticeship programme.

Birds tend to hog the spotlight here in Aotearoa New Zealand but did you know we also have a host of incredible insects, spiders and other invertebrates?

Did you ever wonder when peak stoat mating season was or perhaps when you should use certain baits in your traps? Well, now you can find all this information and more with our new predator control planning calendar.

When wildlife photographer Holly Neill and her partner moved into their new home in late 2020, the garden was choked by weeds.

It can be tempting to pop your trap box or trapping tunnel off the main walking track. To get the most out of your trap, think “highways, not byways”.