www.rnz.co.nz Portuguese millipedes infestation growing in Wellington, entomologist says
On community social media pages people are reporting waking to find hundreds in their area.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/21928125
An entomologist says the spread of Portuguese millipedes across Wellington - and beyond - is almost certain after residents on the south coast sounded the alarm about infestations of the invasive species.
Residents have described waking to find hundreds of scaly black millipedes around their homes, discovering them in shoes, bags and even their beds.
Biosecurity New Zealand said the invertebrate had been identified on the south coast and in Lower Hutt for about 20 years, but not much was known about it.
A local councillor is now calling for an urgent meeting with local authorities to discuss how to tackle the problem.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz A pathway opened for native fishJesse talks to Horizons Regional Council freshwater and projects manager Logan Brown about the Akitio rabbit weir, located along the river near Waione. The weir had the impact of creating an impassable barrier for fish trying to get to upstream habitats. The history of the weir has bene recorded inc...
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Auckland pest project turning tide against invasive fishA pest eradication project at Lake Tomarata in Auckland is starting to turn the tide against invasive fish. Auckland Council, with assistance from University of Waikato, has been using nets to remove the pests which have had a devastating impact on the lake's ecosystem. As Victor Waters explains, th...
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Octopus hitchhiking on shark in Hauraki Gulf makes global headlinesInternational media and scientists are lapping up footage of a real life 'Sharktopus' filmed near Auckland.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/20824120
International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life 'Sharktopus' filmed in the Hauraki Gulf.
Marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine said the encounter in December 2023 was a tale to top them all.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz Dave @lemmy.nz www.rnz.co.nz The vanishing bird: The missing black petrels of Great Barrier IslandThey start as a downy ball of fluff on a remote New Zealand island. Then they fledge across the Pacific. Only a handful have ever been found again.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/19585794
This is a black petrel, a tākoketai - a seagull-sized bird that only nests in New Zealand.
Once found across the North Island and near Nelson, the species has dwindled to a colony of about 5000 breeding pairs here on Aotea/Great Barrier Island, and a smaller colony on Hauturu/Little Barrier Island.
For nearly 30 years now, a team of conservationists have surveyed the Aotea colony, precariously located on the summit of Hirakimata/Mt Hobson, the island's tallest mountain.
The birds of the colony are good breeders. On average, more than 70 percent of petrel parents monitored by the survey successfully fledge a chick each year.
But of the thousands of chicks that have been banded over the decades, only about 10 percent of them have ever been found again.
What happens to the rest is still largely a mystery.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz Little stalker.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/17304016
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23139121
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz Feature interview: Kahurangi National Park
www.rnz.co.nz Feature interview: Kahurangi National Park and why it should be savedAt the top of the South Island, the Kahurangi National Park and adjoining areas are home to many plants and animals that aren't found anywhere else on the planet. Kahurangi means precious; to be prized and award-winning writer Dave Hansford wants all New Zealanders to understand why the biodiversity...
The Nature of Kahurangi National Park and Northwest Nelson
At the top of the South Island, the Kahurangi National Park and adjoining areas are home to many plants and animals that aren't found anywhere else on the planet. Kahurangi means precious; to be prized and award-winning writer Dave Hansford wants all New Zealanders to understand why the biodiversity and beauty of this region is exactly that, prized and precious.
His new work is more than a coffee table book with stunning pictures of the landscape and wildlife. It's a plea to protect this sacred and wild land from the political, economic and social forces that jeopardize its future.
The book is called Kahurangi: The Nature of Kahurangi National Park and Northwest Nelson
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Interactive map launched in bid to save the bitternWith fewer than 1000 Australasian bittern left NZ-wide, the public's help is vital to "improve their chances of survival".
The Taranaki Regional Council has launched a interactive map to make it easier for the public to log sightings of Australasian bittern.
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www.theguardian.com New Zealand rushes vaccination of endangered birds before deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu arrivesSmall trial on native birds is part of preparations for arrival of deadly strain of H5N1 avian flu, which has not yet been reported in New Zealand
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThe discovery of a water dragon in the wild in the Tasman district comes with fears over invasive species.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Dead weasel found inside Zealandia sanctuaryA dead weasel has been found in the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, leaving staff wondering how it made its way in.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Expert Feature: predator control 101As we all know the Government has set a goal for Aotearoa to be predator free by 2050. One of the organisations doing the most work in this space is of course Predator Free NZ. Cam Speedy is a wildlife biologist and predator control specialist. He answers questions from Jesse and the listeners.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz Drone pictures of White Island in level 3
WHAKAARI / WHITE ISLAND The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island and the Aviation Colour Code raised to orange.
Aviation Colour Code Orange indicates that a volcanic eruption is underway but with little or no ash being produced.
On Geonet's website, duty volcanologist Geoff Kilgour said the volcano had produced "a more vigorous plume" on Friday afternoon, moving volcanic ash to the east of the island.
Today, 10th August, Whakaari exhibited vigorous activity at the vent, which maintained a constant plume that was visibly depositing ash into the sea. The latest official information is available from GeoNet at https://www.geonet.org.nz/mbl/news/6C...
Just to clarify, a drone has no sound, from the brief times we could hear the sound it was identical to Dukono in Indonesia. This was the sound used in this video.
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz www.rnz.co.nz Critter of the Week: Globular springtailsBehold! globular springtails (Dicyrtoma spp.).
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz Mangrove trees are on the move, taking the tropics with them
www.scientificamerican.com Mangrove Trees Are on the Move, Taking the Tropics with ThemAs the climate warms, mangroves are migrating farther poleward, transforming the coast as they go
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.smeargle.fans/post/202712
not a NZ story, but I suspect that are on the move here as well
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz 
www.theguardian.com New Zealand’s sea temperatures hit record highs, outstripping global averagesExperts say the new figures dispel the notion that the country is protected from extreme temperatures and raise fears for local marine life
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz 
gardenbirdsurvey.nz Home | New Zealand Garden Bird SurveyGet out into your garden, count the birds, and build a build a picture of the state of our environment by taking part in the NZ Garden Bird Survey.
Only one more day
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New Zealand Wildlife @no.lastname.nz BlueÆther @no.lastname.nz Want to help our precious nocturnal bugs
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/11868928
Want to help our precious nocturnal bugs during Matariki’s longer nights? Turn the lights down low
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thisnzlife.co.nz 4 plants in the New Zealand bush you can eat in a survival situationGathering water is a top priority if trapped in the New Zealand bush, but dining on native edible plants can provide additional energy and sustenance to survive. Words: Mieke Couling You’d be a bit silly to enter the bush unprepared to face unfortunate circumstances, but if you ever do find yoursel...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/11310760
Stumbled on this and thought it was worth a share. I had no idea you can eat gorse!