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Can AI help catch the last stoat?

Smart traps that can identify predators in real time and decide for themselves whether to trigger are being tested by conservation projects around New Zealand.  For conservation projects working towards eradication, catching the first predator is rarely the hardest part. It’s the last ones that cause headaches. After years of control efforts, the target species … Continue reading

Child Hunger Crisis: Help Nafile & Save a Child's Life Today

No child should go hungry. You can be the difference for Nafile and children like her, donate today and help a child in need. Please visit worldvision.com.au/global-issues/work-we-do/famine today. #hunger #malnutrition

AWC and NSW National Parks Renew Conservation Partnership

When AWC and the NSW Government first announced our groundbreaking partnership, it marked the beginning of a bold approach to restoring Australia's threatened wildlife. Today, we're celebrating the next chapter, with the partnership extended for another 10 years! Together, we've already helped return species including Bilbies, Numbats, Bridled Nailtail Wallabies, and Shark Bay Bandicoots to places

A lens into lizards: capturing New Zealand’s overlooked wildlife

Fieldwork in Fiordland usually starts with cold hands, damp boots, and an eye carefully fixed to the uneven ground. But herpetologist Dave Laux also has his eyes (and his lens) looking out for tiny cold-blooded creatures. Dave and his team were salvaging critically endangered awakōpaka skinks from their only known habitat, a small area in … Continue reading A lens into lizards: capturing New

Spotlight on Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust 🌄

Spotlight on Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust 🌄 📏 Size: 323,128 hectares 🗺️ Location: Central Australia ❤️ Traditional owners: The Anmatyerr, Warlpiri and Luritja Peoples 🐨 Threatened wildlife: 3 species Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust is located some 250 kilometres north-west of Alice Springs, on the traditional lands of the Anmatyerr, Warlpiri and Luritja Peoples. Directly adjoining AWC’s N

Venezuela Earthquake Crisis: Vulnerable Children at Risk, World Vision Responds

Concern grows for vulnerable children as the situation continues to unfold. World Vision has activated its emergency team on the ground to assess the impact in areas where we have an established presence through our projects. Video credit: @todonoticias on TikTok.

How Peanut Paste Is Saving Children From Severe Malnutrition

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Are New Zealand’s curious robins losing their charm to predators?

Robins are among our most charming forest birds, known for fearlessly approaching trampers and even hopping onto shoes, backpacks, and hats. But research suggests introduced predators may be turning them into more cautious, fearful birds. Kakaruwai (South Island robin), the rotund grey birds with legs the size of toothpicks, are a delight to encounter in … Continue reading Are New Zealand&#8

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Home is where the Wombats are

Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats do more than just dig holes. They provide shelter, access to water, and food from upturned soil for other animals in the ecosystem. But with fewer than 500 left on the planet, these important marsupials are on the very edge of extinction. The work we do at Australian Wildlife Conservancy is helping to ensure these stunning creatures always have a place to call home. Jo

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Woylies at Mt Gibson

They’re out of the bag… literally! At Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, on Badimia Country in WA, Woylies are bouncing into a brighter future thanks to ongoing feral predator control and long-term conservation efforts. Once on the brink of extinction, these critically endangered marsupials are now thriving beyond the sanctuary’s fenced area - and judging by the number of dramatic leaps out of survey b

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Golden tips for predator control on farms: expert advice from Cam Speedy and John Bissell

When it comes to predator control on New Zealand farms, few know their stuff better than experts Cam Speedy and John Bissell. Between them, they’ve spent decades helping farmers and conservation projects across the country make real headway against rats, stoats, possums, feral cats and ferrets.  “Reasons for doing predator control on farms are diverse,” … Continue reading Golden tips fo

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Face to face and fiercely fertile: hihi mating is wild

With bright colours and bold mating habits, hihi (stitchbird) are fascinating little birds. With only about 2,000 remaining in predator free sanctuaries and offshore islands, understanding their reproduction is vital to keeping their species alive.  Their promiscuity might have helped save them Hihi are extremely promiscuous, or as scientists call it, a “variable mating system”. … Conti

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Best of both worlds: 5 fabulous catios

It’s the best of both worlds for these cats: access to the outdoors, but in a safe space called a ‘catio’. New research shows 43% of New Zealanders (PDF, 597 KB) support cats indoors or kept on the owner’s property. Catios give pets outdoor enrichment while protecting them from cars, fights, and disease, and help … Continue reading Best of both worlds: 5 fabulous catios The post Best of both

79% of New Zealanders support Predator Free 2050, new survey finds

Nearly eight out of ten New Zealanders support the ambitious goal of completely eradicating introduced predators. While only about 26% of people currently have confidence that it can be done, that number is growing. The survey (PDF, 597 KB) asked more than 1,200 New Zealanders their thoughts on multiple aspects of the predator free movement. … Continue reading 79% of New Zealanders support P

Parties, decorations, snacks: how to get possums into your traps

Possums are visual, social and promiscuous creatures. Throwing a party and catching possums have more in common than you might think.  What makes a great party? Snacks, decorations, a good venue and a welcoming host. The same goes for catching possums. It can be tempting to fall into the trap of quick wins with predator … Continue reading Parties, decorations, snacks: how to get possums

Spotlight on Richard Underwood Nature Refuge

Spotlight on Richard Underwood Nature Refuge 🔦 📏 Size: 129 hectares 🗺️ Location: South-west Queensland ❤️ Traditional owners: The Mandandanji People 🐨 Threatened wildlife: 1 species (Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat) Richard Underwood Nature Refuge protects a small but critically important area of habitat in south-west Queensland - home to one of the last remaining populations of the Northern Hairy

Greater Bilby at Mallee Cliffs National Park

Captured just before sunset on a cloudy day at Mallee Cliffs National Park, on Barkandji Country, NSW, this Greater Bilby is busy foraging - sniffing out seeds, insects, and underground treats. But it’s not just dinner time… it’s ecosystem engineering in action 💪 Bilbies can turn over several tonnes of soil each year, digging thousands of foraging pits that help cycle nutrients, improve water inf

Central Rock-rat at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary

Critically endangered Central rock-rat populations are scaling new heights at Newhaven, with data from our 2025 surveys revealing the species' presence at 100% of our camera sites! 🧗‍♀️🐀🏆 That’s rock-rats at all 60 sites across the length of Newhaven’s fenced area and at every camera on the first site surveyed beyond the feral-proof fence. Locally extinct prior to their reintroduction in 2022,

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How to use the DOC 250 trap

The DOC 250 box trap is ideal for trapping large animals such as ferrets, as well as stoats, weasels, rodents and hedgehogs. Gabe shows us how to safely and effectively use it by strategically placing the DOC 250 along fence lines, pathways, and waterways, with tips on clearing the trap entrance and checking for sharp edges to prevent trap shyness. Follow step-by-step instructions on baiting with

How to build a wooden box for a DOC 200

DOC series traps are housed in wooden boxes to guide the targeted species towards the trap and keep pets and native wildlife safe. In this video, Darren walks us through how to build a wooden trap box with pre-cut materials. You can source pre-cut kits from various manufacturers, or try chatting with your local community group or MenzShed. You can also cut the wood and mesh to size yourself. The d

How to avoid creating trap-shy rats

Don’t let snags let you down and hinder your trapping efforts. When cut wire mesh is left ragged, it can ‘snag’ rats and other critters on their way through the entrance of a trap box, putting them off entering any trap again. In this video, Gabe shows us a couple of tricks to make sure the trap entrance is smooth by filing and folding the wire mesh. To do this, you’ll need: - wire mesh - a metal

How to use the DOC 250 setting tool

The DOC 250 is a large, strong trap, and it can be tricky to set it by hand. In this video, Gabe shows us how to set the DOC 250 trap using a setting tool, which makes setting your traps safer and easier. The trap setting tool can be used to set any DOC series traps, including the DOC 200 and DOC 150. 0:00 A quick-look at the trapping tool 0:16 How to hook the tool onto the trap 0:26 Set the trap

How to use the AT220 trap

Are you wondering about the benefits of self-resetting traps? The AT220 from NZ AutoTraps is a multi-species, automatic resetting and re-luring pest trap. It has passed the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) testing guidelines for possums and ships rats with a proven by-catch of other rats, mice, feral cats and mustelids (stoats, ferrets and weasels). In this video, Gabe shows us h

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How to build wooden tunnels for traps

Curious to learn how to build your own wooden tunnels for traps? Wooden tunnels are essential for rat traps and ensure the safety of pets, kids, birds, and other non-target species. You can buy them along with a rat trap in our shop or build them yourself. In this 2-minute video, Chris shows us how to build a wooden trap tunnel. To build your own, you will need: Wire mesh – 2 x 13mm Squares Hammer

How to effectively use trail cameras

Learn how to use trail cameras with Anna. Trail cameras are used for monitoring species and their behaviour: they can detect motion, use thermal imaging, and store images on SD cards or send them directly to you. In this video, we take a look at the Browning Field Camera. Set up your camera by cleaning it for clear shots, adjusting settings based on your needs, and placing it 3-4 meters from traps

How to use the SA2 trap

Learn to use the Steve Allen SA2 trap with Gabe. The SA2 is ideal for humanely trapping feral cats and possums. Gabe shows us how to install the lure before setting the trap and how to be mindful of the environment, especially around children and domestic animals. (For areas with kea, kākā, weka, or kiwi, contact DOC or local authorities for specific setup guidelines.) Set the trap by attaching th

Newsletter: December 2021

Welcoming the new 2022 board!

The Annual General Meeting of the Samoa Conservation Society was held at the Apia Yacht Club on Saturday, December 18, 2021. The Society had a terrific day when a new board was chosen. The following members were chosen to carry … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the new 2020 Board!

The Samoa Conservation Society’s Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday the 15th of February at the Apia Yacht Club. It was a great day for the Society as a new board was elected. The following members were chosen to … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the new 2018-2019 Board !

The Samoa Conservation Society’s Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday the 20th of August at the Apia Yacht Club. It was a great day for the Society as a new board was elected. The following members were chosen to … Continue reading →

30 rural youth engaged in Carbon Offset at O Le Pupu Pu’e National Park.

The Samoa Climate Smart Reforestation Carbon Offset Project (C-offset) kickstarted in Togitogiga this week. 30 Young people from the villages of Sa’aga, Poutasi and Saleilua were successfully inducted as Carbon Offset Champions to do native tree replanting as part of … Continue reading →

Falealili Seasonal Workers lead the way in being Climate Change Warriors!

Once again apple pickers from the Falealili seasonal workers (RSE) scheme lead the way in efforts to fight climate change and restore damaged native forests by planting more than 250 native trees at the O le Pupu Pue National Park … Continue reading →