Island Conservation
In New Zealand, conservationists are studying the nesting behavior of Fantails in hopes it will glean insights into the behavior of rare, Endangered birds. Many bird species are on the brink of extinction due to the presence of invasive rats. So, it should come as no surprise that within conservation, rare birds are a high priority. […]
Outdoor and feral cats pose tremendous threats to wildlife biodiversity. Keeping them inside can help protect wildlife. One of the greatest stressors on native wildlife might not be what you think. The answer is outdoor cats. In fact, a 2013 study suggests feral cats have led to the demise of 1.3-4.0 billion birds and 6.3-22.3 billion mammals and lead the list […]
A new report suggests despite tremendous efforts and successes, there is still more work to be done in New Zealand and the public can help. New Zealand’s natural beauty and biodiversity is in many ways unparalleled and loved the world over. A myriad of conservation efforts have been enacted to protect the breathtaking flora and […]
Thanks to new conservation technologies, the Critically Endangered Kākāpō has had a record-breaking breeding season. Conservationists and parrot lovers worldwide delighted in the renewed breeding success of the Critically Endangered Kākāpō thanks to novel methods in 3D-printing technology. Now, we can rejoice once more! A recent update indicates this year has continued to be a record-breaking […]
The Abel Tasman Islands are now free of invasive predators so native wildlife can now rest easy. In a huge conservation win, three of the Abel Tasman Islands have been officially declared free of invasive predators. Invasive rats have previously posed a threat to a number of native bird species found on the islands including […]
The Critically Endangered Kakapo, a beloved parrot endemic to New Zealand, has seen renewed breeding success thanks to innovative technologies. The future of the vibrant, forest green Kakapo has long been uncertain, due to human-introduced invasive rats, stoats, and feral cats. However, thanks to 3-D printing technology, this year’s breeding season has surpassed everyone’s expectations. […]
The Hihi, a bird species native to New Zealand, went extinct locally in the 1800s, but new reintroduction techniques are restoring their population. The Hihi (Notiomystis cincta), a bird species once native to New Zealand, was driven locally extinct on mainland New Zealand in the 1880s. The leading threat this species faced came from the introduction of invasive […]
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 […]
Things are looking up for Endangered Kea populations in New Zealand where nesting success has suffered due to invasive predators, but conservation efforts are helping. The Kea is a magnificently beautiful and vibrantly colored bird native to New Zealand. It is incredibly vulnerable to predation by several species including invasive stoats, mice, and rats. As […]
The island of Hunga Tonga appeared four years ago due to volcanic activity and is rich with biodiversity worth protecting. Four years ago, an island was erected out of what seemed like thin air. In a desolate place once only greeted by the sound of crashing waves and an occasional seabird, a formation of rock […]