Braided River
Life in the fast and slow lanes of braided rivers
In the ever-shifting streams and channels of a braided river, creatures must adapt to change. Claire Concannon joins a researcher on the spectacular Cass River near Tekapo for a spot of electrofishing… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Braided rivers
In braided rivers, shifting gravel and weaving water channels make for a complex and dynamic environment. But it's a habitat some species have adapted to – native fish like kōaro, and unique birds… Audio
Chemical camouflage - putting predators off the scent
Could chemical camouflage save rare birds by putting predators off the scent? Ecologists are testing the idea in the Mackenzie Basin. Video, Audio
Conservation on Braided Rivers
The Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare group is a community effort to look after breeding birds on a North Canterbury braided river. Audio
Conservation on Braided Rivers
The Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare group is a community effort to look after breeding birds on a North Canterbury braided river. Audio