Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Posted on July 16, 2024 The joint Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki response began when a DOC ranger spotted a rat on the island in late April. Based on camera footage, only one rat is suspected to be present, although there could potentially be more. Additional tracking tunnels, cameras, and conservation dogs have been deployed, alongside a … Read More from Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu
Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery Posted on July 16, 2024 One of New Zealand’s greatest conservation successes is being celebrated, 25 years after Whenua Hou/Codfish Island became predator free. The island, near Rakiura/Stewart Island, is best known as the home of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme. Whenua Hou Komiti member Shona Sangster said the island’s role in biodiversity progress and saving taonga species … Read More from Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery
Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern Posted on July 16, 2024 Health officials in Sri Lanka have identified a growing tendency of women being infected with leptospirosis, commonly referred to as rat fever, with a notable increase. Dr. Thushani Dabarera, Consultant Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit said “This observation challenges previous perceptions of the disease as predominantly affecting males engaged in high-risk occupations such as paddy … Read More from Gender shift in rat fever cases raises concern
