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    • Stoat hunting - looking in a nest.
    Rights: Image courtesy of Nga Manu Images Published 8 July 2010 Size: 280 KB Referencing Hub media

    The stoat is a swift hunter and will scavenge empty or abandoned nests. They are also known to attack prey much larger than themselves and have had devastating effects on the kiwi population.

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      Whio – threats and conservation

      Whio/blue ducks were once commonly found on rivers and streams throughout mainland New Zealand. However, the populations are now severely restricted and isolated from each other. Recent estimates ...

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      Enviro-imprints – timeline

      Since humans first arrived in New Zealand, we have had a significant impact on the environment – affecting and protecting the natural world around us. How have we left our mark on our land, our ...

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