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"Following the settlement of Aotearoa New Zealand, many native species were
wiped from the mainland. It’s a familiar story – one that has affected species
like the iconic flightless kākāpō and the tuatara, a reptile in a category all
its own.
As the New Zealand government moves towards the goal of Predator Free 2050, the
reintroduction of native species back into predator-free areas on the mainland
is becoming increasingly common.
However, these reintroductions from offshore islands to the mainland can have
unexpected outcomes.
A recent study led by researchers at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of
Wellington raises questions about the impact habitat differences will have when
we are reintroducing taonga species of special cultural significance to Māori.
The study focused on tuatara, which have undergone extensive recovery efforts.
But the process of reintroducing these reptiles back onto the mainland may not
be as straightforward as previously thought."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
