The Predator Free New Zealand Trust is an independent trust established in 2013. New Zealand has the highest rate of threatened species in the world. Around 81% of our birds, 88% of our reptiles and 72% of our freshwater fish are endangered. Most of our native species are not found anywhere else in the world. We are committed to dramatically reducing NZ’s predator populations, including rats, stoats, possums, feral cats, weasels and ferrets. We want to protect our native species and see their populations increase in our lifetime. It’s one of the most ambitious conservation projects undertaken in NZ – ambitious, but achievable.
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Bush bashing, hill scrambling, peanut butter and something called "The Worm". 🌳⛰️🥜🪱 It's all in a day's work for Predator Free Wellington, the crew working to evict rats from New Zealand’s capital. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gwT6AH_9
BIrds safe, predators gone: It's encouraging to see a comprehensive story about the movement in National Geographic. As new tools come into focus, the reality of a predator free Aotearoa is closer than ever, "...achieving any moon shot has always required rethinking just about everything. Right now, that’s what ecologists, biologists, trapmakers, ethicists, and engineers are doing—combining their strengths to learn from the past while accelerating the pace of innovation. Despite the obstacles, the progress they’re making has them imagining a hopeful new future: birds safe, predators gone." Predator Free 2050 Limited
🌿✨ Thrilled to join Coldplay at Eden Park! ✨🌿 We were honored to be Coldplay’s environmental charity during their three-day run at Eden Park! This incredible opportunity allowed us to connect with so many passionate fans, share the story of our amazing taonga species, and highlight the critical importance of predator control in protecting them. The conversations we had were inspiring, and it reaffirmed our belief in the enduring power of music and art to unite people for a common good. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us, and a huge thanks to Coldplay, LiveNation and Global Citizen for shining a light on environmental causes — ngā mihi ❤️ Jessi Morgan Andrew James David L. Live Nation Entertainment Global Citizen Shelley Crawford Joan Lah
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“Without a framework, the challenges of kitten dumping, growing stray colonies and increasing feral cat numbers will continue. As will the predation of native birds, bats and lizards,” says Jessi Morgan, Predator Free New Zealand Trust chief executive.
Toroa (northern royal albatross) soar the skies over the sea, sleep on the waves and don’t return to land for years. When it’s time to return to solid ground, some go to Taiaroa Head at the end of the Otago Peninsula to breed and raise chicks. Last season was a record-breaker, and this year is a tie. 📷: Laura Findlay
A new breakthrough in predator control is on the horizon — a rat-specific toxin that leaves birds, pets, and livestock unharmed. Scientists worldwide have been exploring how to make it palatable to rats. We spoke with Dr Lee Shapiro about a new norbormide formulation and method, which he believes will be “an essential new tool in the predator free toolkit.”