‘Old school’ plan to stop invasive predators causing extinctions on Aussie island Yahoo! Life July 30, 2024 On a remote Australian outpost, that’s actually closer to New Zealand than the mainland, a plan has been hatched to track three species of predatory rodents that are picking off the island’s unique native birds. Oddly it involves a can of yellow paint and a UV light. The method is a simple one. It was used … Read More from ‘Old school’ plan to stop invasive predators causing extinctions on Aussie island Read Article
A game of rat and mouse: Scientists track the movements of bird-eating rodents on Norfolk Island The University of Newcastle Australia July 31, 2024 Norfolk Island is home to pines tree, jagged cliffs, and a unique array of birds – including the endangered Norfolk Island green parrot. But, historically, introduced rodents have led to the extinction of multiple bird species. A project funded by the National Environmental Science Program’s Resilient Landscapes Hub is helping to protect native species by … Read More from A game of rat and mouse: Scientists track the movements of bird-eating rodents on Norfolk Island Read Article
New technology boosting predator free fight The Post - New Zealand July 19, 2024 It involves a large network of robust and secure tunnels that contain newly developed H2-Zero dispensers, both produced by Zero Invasive Predators, a company supported by the Next Foundation established to remove rats, possums and stoats from large mainland areas. The dispenser uses a hydrogen producing coin cell battery that allows the gas to expand, … Read More from New technology boosting predator free fight Read Article
