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4 Predator Traps Used In New Zealand

  • Posted on July 15, 2021July 14, 2021
  • New Zealand Nature

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…

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6 Possum Facts – A Serious Pest

  • Posted on May 3, 2019May 1, 2019
  • Animals

The Brush Tailed possum has become one of the worst pests in New Zealand. Here are 6 possum facts, including how and when it came to NZ. The flora and fauna of New Zealand is incredibly unique. In fact, about 70% of the plants and…

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6 Stoat Facts – The Perfect Predator?

  • Posted on April 13, 2019April 9, 2019
  • Animals

These 6 stoat facts will teach you about these mammalian predators. They may be small, but they cause havoc in New Zealand. Ever since I first came to New Zealand I’ve been hearing about stoats. I’ve heard stories about how they kill birds, and eat…

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