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Hope Springs Anew for Whio Ducklings

New Zealand Department of Conservation releases three Whio ducklings to add to the most successful breeding season on record. The back of New Zealand’s $10 dollar bill features one of the island nation’s most threatened species, and no, it is not the beloved Kiwi, but rather the Blue Duck, also known as the Whio. The […]

Written by on January 12, 2018

Royalty and Celebrities Drawn to Rat-free Seychelles Island

After undergoing invasive species removal and ecological restoration, North Island, Seychelles becomes a popular destination among royalty and celebrities. Rats don’t make great company when you’re trying to enjoy yourself on your tropical escape. Unfortunately, islands around the world are infested with rats and other invasive species that have been transported via human infrastructure. Non-native, […]

Written by on January 5, 2018

Researchers Indentify Two Sub-species of Weka

Researchers identify two distinct sub-species of Weka when previously there were believed to be six. Scientific understanding of species is constantly evolving. In New Zealand and on islands around the world, questions frequently arise about what is a species versus a sub-species. In New Zealand many species have differentiated into North Island and South Island […]

Written by on October 27, 2017

Sustainability in the Seychelles

The Seychelles North Island Resort supportsĀ ecotourism while protecting the islands’ native species. The North Island of Seychelles (sey-chelz) was the recipient of the National Geographic World Legacy Award for Conserving the Natural World. National Geographic annually collaborates with the international tourism trade fair ITB Berlin to acknowledge five outstanding sustainable franchises within the ecotourism industry. […]

Written by on June 1, 2017