Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Endangered Palau Ground Doves are Thriving After Restoration Effort
Ulong Island beaches – credit, Matt Kieffer CC 2.0. Wikimedia Native species like the Endangered Palau ground dove…
First kiwi chick born on Waiheke Island in major conservation milestone
“We’re absolutely stoked. This is a huge milestone for the kiwi released earlier this year, and we’ll be…
Northland news in brief: New children’s book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under way
New classrooms Four Northland schools will receive new classrooms after the Government says it freed up $100m to…
‘Mindblowing’ European bat hunting behaviour observed for the first time by researchers
ADVERTISEMENT Some species of European bats are known to attack birds as they migrate to Africa. However, they…
Chirping In Shower Leads Rescuer To Little Family Living In Bathroom Vent
A few years ago, an apartment tenant in Ontario, Canada, was taking a shower when they heard a…
Contemporary Photographers in Australia and New Zealand Define ‘Exposure’ — Colossal
Across a range of genres, from portraits to landscapes to wildlife, the work of 40 contemporary photographers features…
Scientists Found a 650-year-old Shoe in a Vulture Nest Along with Dozens of Other Curiosities
Found in ancient Bearded Vulture nest- an AgobÃa sandal made of grass and twigs c. 674 – Credit:…
Determined Scientists Created Only Puffin Colony in the US, and Continue to Protect it Decades Later
Eastern Egg Rock Island – credit CC0 Lisapaulinet For 50 years, the state of Maine has drawn worldwide…
Citizen Scientists’ Makeshift ‘Coffee Filter Arks’ Help Prevent These Sparrows Chicks from Drowning
Saltmarsh Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) at Great Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area – credit, Brian Henderson CC 2.0. via…
Celebrate New Zealand’s wild side in two nature photograph competitions
We’re even nicknamed after a rare, unique and handsome example. And for 20 years we’ve celebrated the birds…
Rescuers Halt Bulldozers When They Notice Mysterious Eggs Near Construction Site
The other day, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary team members were walking near a construction site on the property when…