The use and safety of 1080 for pest control has re-entered public discussion in recent weeks. The toxin, used in […]
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Native’s not always good and exotic’s not all bad – Wayne Linklater
On World Wildlife Day, Victoria University of Wellington’s Dr Wayne Linklater writes in the Dominion Post about his thoughts on the […]
Continue readingInvasive species on the march – In the News
Somewhere out in the world, there are two new pest incursions a day, according to new research showing that efforts […]
Continue readingUnstable countries a biosecurity threat – Expert reaction
New Zealand could dramatically reduce outbreaks of invasive species if it selectively chose its international trade partners, suggests new research. […]
Continue readingNZ island conservation success – In the News
New research championing New Zealand’s conservation approach to creating predator free islands has received wide media coverage. The study, published […]
Continue readingIsland eradications a conservation ‘silver bullet’? – Expert Reaction
New Zealand is leading the world when it comes to preserving islands’ unique and fragile wildlife by eliminating invasive mammals, […]
Continue readingBee disease and novel virus in invading ants – Expert reaction
Invasive Argentine ants carry a virus linked to colony collapse in bees as well another insect virus new to science, […]
Continue readingHas ‘rock snot’ been here all along? – Experts respond
Controversial new research claims that noxious blooms of the fresh water algae didymo –aka ‘rock snot’ — are caused by […]
Continue readingAntarctica under threat
Antarctic researchers are calling on policy makers to look ahead to future challenges and protect the polar continent from growing […]
Continue readingInvader ants don’t last in New Zealand
The faltering march of an invasive ant species has been making headlines both in New Zealand and overseas. The invasive […]
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