New Zealand Predator Free 2050

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Conservationists Welcome A Newly Hatched Kiwi Chick

One bird at a time: conservationists are raising a newly hatched Kiwi chick in an effort to save the species from extinction. New Zealand’s iconic Kiwi bird is triggering considerable conservation efforts; many organizations are working hard to protect this small flightless bird, and the efforts have recently been rewarded. A newly hatched chick at […]

Written by on October 10, 2017

Gene Drive: A Conservation Game Changer?

Neuroscientist and science writer Shelly Xuelai Fan explains why gene drive technology could save species from extinction, but more research is needed to better understand the implications for ecosystems and communities. New Zealand’s Predator Free 2050 initiative is an ambitious project to remove invasive predators threatening the island nation’s native species, such as the flightless […]

Written by on September 21, 2017

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