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A 2016 conservation project on New Zealand's Antipodes Island successfully removed an estimated 200,000 mice, leading to a significant recovery in native bird populations, confirmed by surveys through 2024.
A rare event of a humpback whale giving birth was captured by a drone off the coast of Australia. Meanwhile, the H5 bird flu virus is rapidly escalating among native birds, with helicopter surveillance finding more than 80 dead and dying greater crested terns off the South Australian coast, suspected to be the first mass mortality event in the country.
Conservationists in Arthur's Pass are appealing to local government for assistance to protect native Kea birds, noting that the friendly birds have become their own worst enemies in the fight for survival.
Birdlife Cyprus has urged an immediate stop to the drainage of Paralimni lake, warning that the action is threatening the native bird population during their critical reproductive season.
Black drongos, originally introduced to Rota in 1935 for pest control, have spread to Guam and are now aggressively threatening the island's native bird species.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) successfully rescued two Philippine long-tailed macaques and 15 native birds that were being kept in captivity in Sorsogon.
Authorities in Sarangani province, Philippines, launched a manhunt after seizing 53 exotic and native birds, indicating persistent illegal wildlife trade in the region.
New Zealand, a nation of cat lovers, faces a growing contradiction with its pride in native birds. The article discusses the efforts needed to protect local wildlife from domestic cats.
Australia is preparing to vaccinate vulnerable native bird species in captivity against the H5N1 strain of bird flu. This measure aims to prevent mass mortalities as the country races against time to protect its unique bird populations.
Authorities rescued 17 protected wild animals, including two Philippine long-tailed macaques and 15 native birds, from illegal captivity at a private residence in Sorsogon City.
White storks are making a return to the UK, but their reintroduction is sparking controversy, with Natural England not considering them native birds.
Fiona Pardington's exhibition features portraits of the lost birds of Aotearoa New Zealand. For over two decades, Pardington has photographed Māori cultural treasures and natural history specimens, with this collection focusing on stuffed native birds.