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Island Conservation
Nigel, the world’s loneliest seabird has passed away, but conservationists are hopeful that his legacy will live on as the Gannet colony on Mana Island grows. Two miles off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island lies Mana Island, which, for the past three years, was home to a lonely bird named Nigel. Nigel spent […]
Geckos are translocated to the predator-free Mana Island, New Zealand to flourish and breed in the absence of invasive species. Mana Island, New Zealand is now home to a small population of Ngahere Geckos (Mokopirirakau spp.) which have been relocated to the predator-free island. The native geckos are one of many species threatened by the presence of invasive […]
Man’s best friends aid in conservation efforts around the world. Detection dogs help biologists to quickly identify and evaluate the presence of invasive species on an island. Two islands off the coast of New Zealand had a recent invasive species scare in December. Mana and Matiu Somes Islands have been pest-free for over a decade, […]