Tiritiri Matangi

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Tiritiri Matangi: A Wildlife Sanctuary on the Forefront of Conservation

Uninhabited islands in New Zealand, such as Tiritiri Matangi, are offering wildlife the protection they need to thrive. Just hop on a 75-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, New Zealand and you will end up on an unspoiled island home to 87 different species of birds. Tiritiri Matangi is one of several of New Zealand’s […]

Written by on January 30, 2018

Rat Tracks in New Zealand Wildlife Sanctuary Cause Alarm

Evidence of an invasive rat on wildlife sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand has conservationists, dogs, and scientists working together to remove the threat to native species. Can a single rat on an island really be that bad? When the island is home to at-risk species, the answer is YES. Tiritiri Matangi is an island […]

Written by on January 25, 2018