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A stoat inspecting a trap

Catch me if you can: how can we better trap shy female stoats?

Current traps nab more male stoats than females, which is a big problem. Females are basically always pregnant, non-stop baby factories. Researchers say diving deep…

Two people with a large drone.

Taking flight: saving nature from the sky

Founded in true number 8 wire fashion, Envico Technologies began in an Auckland garage. Two clever mates used their expertise to turn drones into a…

Collage of postcards from birds in the winder

Tropical getaways and getting cosy: what does wildlife do in winter?

Scarce food and cold temps mean winter can be tough for animals. From looking for love to international adventures, here are five fascinating ways wildlife…

A composite photograph showing 5 species of kiwi

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 of the cute guys, each with their unique quirks, characteristics… and threats.…

Kereru flying with poop emojis raining down

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? That’s the question being…

A long tailed bat flying over a dusk sky.

Sending up the bat signal: inside the world of bat monitoring

New Zealand’s pekapeka (bat) is about the size of an adult thumb. Virtually silent, except for occasional high-pitched squeaks, they emerge under the cover of…

A collage of dollar signs and photos of community conservation groups.

Show me the money: a closer look at community conservation

Government agencies are overwhelmed and underfunded and cannot handle protecting nature alone. Thousands of community conservation groups and volunteers fill the gaps – but are…

Tūī on a harakeke showing it's iridescent feathers in the sun

If our native birds were gardeners, what would they plant?

Native plants are a great way to attract native birds to your garden. No matter how small, you can always make your backyard more attractive…

A timber and mesh enclosure for cats

Grand designs: 5 cool catios that will make your cat jealous

Catio (noun): combining cat and patio, an enclosed outdoor area for a cat. While the featured catios are impressive, there are numerous ways to create…

A meme comparing what you think of rats at home (Stuart Little and Remy from Ratatou) with the reality (a rat in an attic surrounded by droppings)

True cost: predators can damage your home and your wallet

When cold weather pushes rats and mice indoors, infestations happen. Rodents cause damage by chewing through wiring, timber, insulation, and pipes. The bad news? Most…

Members of the Huia Trapping Group.

Fellowship of the trap: how an unlikely trio grew a trapping community

What do a mechanic, a cartoonist, and an oceanographer have in common? No, it’s not the start of a joke; instead, it’s the beginnings of…

Comic: Smelly predator science

Comic: Smelly predator science

Illustrator Andrew James explains this study on predator emitted volatile organic compounds from Scion. RELATED Stoat personalities: unravelling the mystery of trap-evasion Learn more about…

Willow, wearing gumboots and outdoor gear standing in a clearing in the bush.

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. We discover what keeps the…

Close up of kea

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. So it can be shocking to learn…

8 year old Harry checking one of his traps in the bush.

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. He’s trapping, securing funding…