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1080 and science denial: an Our Changing World summit
A new book, Protecting Paradise, investigates the science of 1080, its use in protecting native wildlife in New Zealand, and the wider issue of science denial and science reporting in the media. Audio
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Fish-friendly city streams
Environment Waikato is helping native fish commute up urban streams by providing aids such as ropes running through culverts and pipes. Video, Audio
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Predator Free NZ - ambitious and under-funded
The Government has announced ambitious plans to make New Zealand predator-free by 2050 - but how achievable is it?
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Pesticide bad news for bee learning and memory
Chemists and zoologists have teamed up to investigate the impact of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on bee learning and memory Audio
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Restoring nature at Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
A 14.5 kilometre-long pest proof fence will soon be keeping nature safe from invasive animals, in a nearly 700-hectare forest sanctuary on the outskirts of Nelson Audio, Gallery
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New Zealand leads world in island conservation
A new study shows that getting rid of invasive mammals from islands has an enormous positive benefit for rare native species. Audio
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CarpN Neutral - doing good things with bad koi carp
Introduced koi carp are a nuisance in lakes and rivers in the Waikato, and the CarpN Neutral project catches them and turns their bodies into fertiliser for use in native revegetation programmes. Audio, Gallery
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Spotted skinks on the move
Nearly a hundred spotted skinks were recently transferred from Matiu Somes Island to Zealandia Sanctuary in Wellington. Video, Audio, Gallery
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The 'pee' in pest control - developing super lures
A team of biologists and chemists are developing super lures, based on pheromones found in animal urine, that they hope will be more attractive and longer lasting than food lures Video, Audio
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The importance of taxonomy and biological collections
The report on 'National Taxonomic Collections in New Zealand' recommends more secure funding and greater national coordination for the country's 29 significant biological collections Audio
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Wetland wanderings in the Whangamarino
Alison Ballance joins freshwater fish expert Stella McQueen in one of New Zealand’s largest bogs – the Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland – in search of fernbirds, spotless crake and mudfish Audio
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Lampreys aka 'vampire fish'
Lampreys are eel-like jawless fish, related to sharks, that spend their lives in fresh and salt water, and at sea they use their sucker-like mouths to attach to large animals to feed Audio
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Viruses in invasive Argentine ants
Ecologists at Victoria University have discovered that the invasive Argentine ants host a virus associated with bee deaths. Audio
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Short-tailed Bats and a Conservation Dilemma
Short-tailed bats are vulnerable to predation by rats - but what is the risk to the bats from toxins being used to protect them from the rats?
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ourchanging… Video, Audio
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Restoring the Dawn Chorus at Windy Hill Sanctuary
Sixteen years and 44,000 dead rats later, the Windy Hill Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island finally has a dawn chorus Audio
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Vanishing Nature
A new book presents a comprehensive analysis of New Zealand's biodiversity loss and the drivers behind it Audio
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'Team Rat' Completes World's Largest Island Eradication
The South Georgia Heritage Trust has just completed the third and final stage of the world's largest island rat eradication Audio
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New Zealand Dotterels on Great Barrier Island
Botanist and bird watcher John Ogden is passionate about making Great Barrier Island pest-free - and keeping an eye on his local shorebirds Audio
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Spying on Wild Animals with Remote Cameras
A biologist is asking citizen scientists to help identify thousands of photos of introduced predators taken by remote cameras Audio
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Aging Males and In-bred Kiwi: Genetic Updates
Two new studies report a decline in sperm quality in older males, and poor breeding success as a result of inbreeding in little spotted kiwi populations Audio
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Innovation in Conservation
High-tech ideas and products in conservation were recognised at this week's inaugural Innovation in Conservation awards. Audio
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'Trojan Females' - A Novel Idea for Pest Control
Naturally occurring mitochondrial mutations that cause infertility in sons could be the basis of novel pest control measures Audio
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Killing Rats With Self Setting Traps
Self setting traps that only need to be checked every few months are another tool in the fight against introduced predators such as rats and stoats Audio
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Science Behind 1080 Use in Conservation
The aerial use of 1080 poison to kill rats, mice, stoats and possums across large areas of conservation land is having positive results for native birds. Audio
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'Possum Stomp', 'Ora' and Ecology-Based Gaming
An ecological modeller and a gaming expert have created a forest ecology-based online game as well as a smaller game featuring zombie possums and Stompy the Kiwi Audio
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Smart Seeds and Finding a Treatment for Black Rot
The Smart Seeds programme at Lincoln University has been screening brassica seeds for potential microbial biocontrol agents against black rot and diamondback moths Audio
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Pacific Geckos in Shakespear Regional Park
Pacific geckos are nocturnal and searching for them involves using spotlights at night in the hope of catching a glimpse of their eyes or belly Audio
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Disappearing Monarch Butterflies
An increase in wasp numbers is making life difficult for Monarch butterflies but a tiny mite could help cull wasps. Audio
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Bee-friendly Insecticides
University of Otago geneticist Peter Dearden is using the bee genome to develop a bee-friendly insecticide. Audio
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Ultraviolet Light and Plant Growth
Start-up company BioLumic is built on basic research into the effect of UV light on plant growth. Audio