Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age—we're witnessing a similar process now
When people arrived on the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand and began to turn the land to their needs, they set in motion great ...
Bug of the Year 2025 goes to the New Zealand velvet worm
The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered ...
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Fossilized Poop Reveals How Extinct, Flightless Birds Helped Spread New Zealand’s Colorful Fungi
But, before the arrival of humans, New Zealand did not have any mammals lumbering around and snacking on truffles—the island’s only native mammal species are bats and marine creatures.
BirdCare Aotearoa Prioritises Native And Endemic Birds In Bold Conservation Shift
Under the new leadership, BirdCare Aotearoa is actively pursuing high-impact grants and collaborative conservation ...
Wildlife Rescue New Zealand
Follows the trials and tribulations of the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital as conservationists seek to rescue, rehabilitate and release native New Zealand animals.