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New Zealand Government Launches Ambitious Restoration Program

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 […]

Written by on July 11, 2018

Government Grants $11 Million for Taranaki Predator Control

Ambitious plan to make Taranaki the first predator-free region in New Zealand gets a huge kick-start with a $11.7 million investment from the government. The New Zealand government has announced a plan to eradicate all pests from Taranaki Taku Tūranga. Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced this plan will be backed by an $11.7 million funding […]

Written by on June 14, 2018

Lessons from a Tsunami in Hawai’i

A tsunami strikes Hawaiian islands with globally important seabird species; scientists can study its effects to better understand imminent ecological threats presented by sea level rise. Earthquake-generated tsunamis can cause sudden flooding in coastal areas and islands. Damage to human health and infrastructure caused by past tsunamis is well-documented–but what happens to the affected region’s […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

Drone Locates Laukahi–Critically Endangered Plant

A drone discovers Laukahi, a Critically Endangered plant species, lending hope for conservationists and botanists working to restore native Hawaiian ecosystems. A drone took flight in Kaua’i, brushed up against the summit of a towering peak, and discovered a population of the Critically Endangered Laukahi plant. According to scientific research, only 25 Laukahi plants are […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

Saving the Giant Wētā, the “God of Ugly Things”

Conservationists in New Zealand work to save the Mahoenui Giant Wētā, a native Endangered insect threatened by invasive rodents. The Mahoenui Giant Wētā is one of the world’s largest insects. The mouse-sized insect is endemic to the Mahoenui region of New Zealand. Giant Wētā are considered by many to be ugly. They smell, and are uncomfortably large. The […]

Written by on June 28, 2017

Engineering Ascension Island

Further research on Ascension Island’s human-engineered ecosystem could generate insight into current environmental challenges. The challenge on Ascension Island is to maintain a balance of the new and the old. A novel ecosystem is an ecosystem engineered by humans. Over the last 150 years, non-native plant species were planted on the remote Island in the Atlantic […]

Written by on June 15, 2017

New Exhibit Features Biodiversity and Culture of Cuba

A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History is revealing the biological diversity and culture of Cuba. Have you ever wanted to visit Cuba and explore the biological diversity that the archipelago has to offer? The American Museum of Natural History is facilitating this experience for their visitors with a new “¡Cuba!” exhibit which […]

Written by on November 23, 2016

Zoos Victoria is Working to Protect the Strangest of Species

Some endangered species get more attention than others, but Zoos Victoria knows that all are in need of conservation. Lesser known Australian native species may not look like the flagship species that everyone is fighting to protect, but Zoos Victoria is working hard to save them from extinction. Environmental minister Lily D’Ambrosio noted: In Australia, 28 percent […]

Written by on November 11, 2016

New Zealand Schools and Government Partner to Protect Native Species

New Zealand schools team up with government to protect native plants and wildlife. In New Zealand, locals know how damaging invasive species can be. Recognizing the importance of local biodiversity and the opportunity to support native species, schools are teaming up with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. Many of our endemic wildlife species are on […]

Written by on October 27, 2016

Native Species Safeguard Your Cup of Coffee

A recent study in Ecology Letters found that in Costa Rica, native vegetation attracts pest-eating birds to plantations. Pests are a pervasive and expensive problem for farmers. Invasive insects are detrimental to crop yields around the world. The Borer Beetle, originally from Africa, is an invasive pest wreaking havoc on Costa Rica plantations. The beetle is the only […]

Written by on August 8, 2016

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