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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

Whio Benefits from Invasive Species Removal

The endemic Whio shows impressive population growth after invasive stoats are controlled within breeding areas. New Zealand’s endemic Blue Duck, also known as Whio, has been listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2002 when it was up-listed from Vulnerable. Conservationists are working hard to protect the small population of these New Zealand native birds, […]

Written by on June 23, 2017

New Zealand Native Birds at Risk

A report from New Zealand’s Commissioner for the Environment finds native birds are under a greater threat than previously understood. New Zealand is an island nation full of endemic flora and fauna, but a recent report suggests native birds are under more pressure than previously understood. A new report, Taonga of an Island Nation: Saving […]

Written by on June 16, 2017