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Island Conservation
New conservation efforts on Auckland Island, New Zealand aim to restore native flora and fauna. The Sub-antarctic Islands of New Zealand have historically been home to a wide array of native seabirds and other wildlife that thrive off of the nutrient-rich waters. Auckland Island (46,000 Ha) is the fifth largest island in New Zealand. One of the leading threats to the species found here is introduction […]
New Zealand’s goal to become Predator Free by 2050 is underway, and one of the first places to benefit from restoration efforts will be Auckland Island. Invasive predators have devastated wildlife and plants on the island. They were introduced to the island from expeditions and shipwrecks and since arriving, the invasive mice, feral cats, and […]
After the successful removal of invasive mice from Antipodes Island, what is next for the islands of the Subantarctic? With mice now successfully eradicated from Antipodes Island, it’s time to consider what’s next. In our final blog, we’ll look at the species monitoring results to share what was happening to the flora and fauna of the […]