Exploring the ancient and alien-like peripatus, “velvet worm”
Peripatus, or “velvet worms”, are creatures reminiscent of the formidable sandworms from Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel-turned-film, Dune. These ancient and alien-like creatures are enthralling. Here…
Bonding for the birds: father and son trapping team
In Lyttelton Harbour, a story of family, nature, and the bond between a father, his son, and their furry companion unfolds. A story so sweet…
Give your birdlife a boost and create a possum nightclub
A possum nightclub might sound like a conservation nightmare, but it’s a great way to give your birdlife a helping hand. Possums breed in March…
Yesterday, today and tomorrow: brilliant, badass women of conservation
We have women to thank for Abel Tasman National Park, takahē rediscovery and AI traps, yet often women are invisible in recorded history. Today, we…
Are curious and friendly robins losing their personalities due to introduced predators?
Robins are one of our most charming daredevils, known for coming close to humans in the bush and even hopping onto boots while foraging for…
Island time: from the Caribbean to the Chathams
Predator Free Apprentice Cam Maclean’s big OE looked slightly different from the classic Kiwi tradition. Instead of slinging pints in a UK pub or teaching…
Check it out: our new trap checklist
Sometimes, when running a trap line or training new volunteers, having a set of reminders is useful. Our new checklist has streamlined the process, ensuring…
Comic: the predator free difference for lizards
This comic comes to you from illustrator Andrew James, explaining this study into the difference predator control has for geckos and skinks inside a sanctuary…
Three chicks dead: teamwork catches Muriwai ferret
A ferret sniffing around petrel burrows and a gannet colony on the west coast of Auckland ignited a race against time to protect the seabirds.…
Restoring nature in the heart of Hamilton
Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) may be renowned for its beautiful gardens, but the city holds a surprising truth – much of its greenery is introduced plantlife, not…
Inside out: Predator Free Apprentice leaves the nest
Nearly one in four young adults in Aotearoa New Zealand are suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression. It is a staggering number,…
Mokomoko Manor: how to create your own lizard garden
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how Holly Neill created her own Mokomoko Manor, a haven where multiple skink buddies now live their best lives in…
Hatch a plan: 5 ways to kick off your predator free summer
Incorporating predator free activities into your summer is fun and fulfilling, but don’t just take our word for it. Here are five ideas that will…
5 super cool backyard wildlife encounters of 2023
An entirely subjective and contestable compilation of wonderful wildlife encounters in 2023 — all unfolding right in people’s gardens. Through the combined efforts of predator…
Smarter not harder: the trap that adds clever to conservation
Traditional pest-trapping methods weren’t working. Predator Free Franklin spearheaded the creation of Tāwhiti Smart Cage – a cutting-edge solution to the district’s challenging environment. Wild yet…
