These predator traps are being used to give New Zealand’s native wildlife a chance at survival. Here are 4 of the main traps used to catch rats, stoats, weasels, ferrets, and hedgehogs. New Zealand is unfortunately overrun by introduced predators (rats, stoats, and possums to…
Here are 14 of the most common garden birds of New Zealand. These include a few native birds and also several introduced species, such as blackbirds. About 212 species of birds can currently be found in New Zealand. Those are birds that live and breed…
Can you tell the difference between toetoe or pampas grass? Here are 3 tips to tell apart the native toetoe from the introduced pampas grass. New Zealand has become a land dominated by grasslands, some of which are the native tussock and some of which…
The powelliphanta are giant land snails found only in New Zealand. Here are 7 facts about these unique threatened species. New Zealand is one of those places where you never know what you are going to find when you take a walk in the bush.…
The diminutive little penguin is another native New Zealand Bird that is at risk. Here are 7 facts about the country’s most common penguin. New Zealand is a land of unique and fascinating wildlife, many species of which can’t be seen anywhere else in the…
These endemic New Zealand birds are truly special and deserve some attention during whio awareness month. Here are 5 places to see whio in their natural setting. New Zealand has so many special birds – from the iconic kiwi to kea and tiny rifleman. I…
Here are 5 must visit nature reserves in New Zealand. These are great places to see native wildlife in a natural setting on the main islands. As any of us that live here know, New Zealand has an abundance of beautiful natural wonders. There are…
The endemic rifleman is New Zealand’s smallest native bird. Read 7 facts about this bird that weighs about 1/3 of a house mouse. The more time I spend wandering in the bush the more that I become familiar with it. I’ve learned to identify the…
These 5 New Zealand nature record holders include the tallest, largest, and longest living species. Here are just a few of the standout species that call these islands home. I am always fascinated with watching or seeing the best. I love watching the best athletes…
Here are 5 white native flowers in New Zealand. These are some common native white flowers that you’ll see in the wilds of New Zealand. I love hiking all across the world and one of my favourite things to encounter when hiking is a meadow…