Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery Posted on July 16, 2024 One of New Zealand’s greatest conservation successes is being celebrated, 25 years after Whenua Hou/Codfish Island became predator free. The island, near Rakiura/Stewart Island, is best known as the home of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme. Whenua Hou Komiti member Shona Sangster said the island’s role in biodiversity progress and saving taonga species … Read More from Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery
Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Posted on July 16, 2024 Health officials in Sri Lanka have identified a growing tendency of women being infected with leptospirosis, commonly referred to as rat fever, with a notable increase. Dr. Thushani Dabarera, Consultant Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit said “This observation challenges previous perceptions of the disease as predominantly affecting males engaged in high-risk occupations such as paddy … Read More from Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern
How rats get inside Valley homes to escape the heat Posted on July 16, 2024 You’re not the only ones looking for ways to get out of the heat. Rats are looking for an escape and they usually find it in your attic or your plumbing. “We actually deal with multiple species of rodents here,” said Chad Little, owner of Urban Desert Pest Control. … Read More from How rats get inside Valley homes to escape the heat
