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“Our goal is to get all the rats off the island.”

Department of Conservation —  09/08/2024

An ambitious goal to eradicate rats from two islands in the Palmerston Atoll Cook Islands has been underway. We take a look at how it’s going.

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A cluster of tiny shortjaw kōkopu eggs on a leaf

Rats snapped devouring eggs of threatened fish 

Department of Conservation —  23/07/2024

The shock find came only days after the discovery of a cluster of shortjaw kōkopu eggs in the first ever documented ‘nest’ from Northland.

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Innovative electric barrier protects mudfish habitat

Department of Conservation —  23/04/2024

An underwater electric barrier is providing a safe haven for the ‘nationally critical’ Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro.

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DOC’s famous trapping guide is back – and onto the 3rd edition 

Department of Conservation —  15/04/2024

Described as a ‘ranger in your pocket,’ the 3rd edition guide includes all the information you will need to start your own trapping programme, no matter how big or small.

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Celebrating our feathered mothers

Department of Conservation —  12/05/2019

This Mother’s Day, spare a thought for mothers of the feathered variety who have been handed a rough deal as predators attack them, their eggs and their fledglings.

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