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Island Conservation
New conservation efforts on Auckland Island, New Zealand aim to restore native flora and fauna. The Sub-antarctic Islands of New Zealand have historically been home to a wide array of native seabirds and other wildlife that thrive off of the nutrient-rich waters. Auckland Island (46,000 Ha) is the fifth largest island in New Zealand. One of the leading threats to the species found here is introduction […]
Watch the transformation of Antipodes Island as the New Zealand Department of Conservation shares the complexities and successes of the Million Dollar Mouse Project. On the Sub-antarctic Island of Antipodes, invasive mice were the only introduced predators and their presence was considered by conservationists and researchers to be a threat to native and endemic species. […]
Watch the challenges and the success of the Million Dollar Mouse project unfold in the upcoming film produced by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. The Antipodes Islands are home to a wide variety of sea and land bird species including the Antipodes Snipe, Antipodes Parakeet, and the Antipodean Wandering Albatross, one of the largest flying […]
Before removal of invasive species, an estimated 200,000 mice on Antipodes Island were eating their way through between 500 kg and 1000 kg of food per day, depriving native species of crucial resources. How are things looking eighteen months later, following a restoration project? The unique flora and fauna of Antipodes Island are flourishing in their new […]
Monitoring results from Antipodes Island, New Zealand indicate recovery of native insects and birds after the successful removal of invasive mice. More than a year and a half after the removal of invasive mice from the subantarctic Island of Antipodes, native wildlife appear to be thriving! Native birds such as the Antipodean Wandering Albatross, the Reischek’s […]
After the successful removal of invasive mice from Antipodes Island, what is next for the islands of the Subantarctic? With mice now successfully eradicated from Antipodes Island, it’s time to consider what’s next. In our final blog, we’ll look at the species monitoring results to share what was happening to the flora and fauna of the […]
Extinction loomed for the Endangered Antipodes Island Wandering Albatross, but luckily conservationists have taken action. The Endangered Antipodes Island Wandering Albatross will be functionally extinct (meaning that mating pair numbers will be so low there is no chance of their species survival) in the next 20 years if the population continues to decline. This rare […]
After three weeks on Antipodes Island, the monitoring team heads back to the mainland as Island Conservation, Million Dollar Mouse, and partners patiently await the outcome of our conservation efforts. By: Finlay Cox After 23 days on the Antipodes Island the final days of the outcome monitoring trip are here. We are packing up the hut […]
The 2018 search for archaeological sites on Antipodes Island reveals the impacts humans have had on the remote island for centuries. The Antipodes Islands have a significant but sparse archaeological heritage: hard to find in the low but dense vegetation and vulnerable to the regular landslips that continuously slough off the thin overmantle of peaty soil. […]
The Million Dollar Mouse confirmation team, including three detection dogs, heads off to Antipodes in hopes of finding a mouse-free island. The monitoring team met at the Southern Island Quarantine Store, where our gear including personal gear, monitoring equipment and food, was quarantined by DOC staff. The team comprises 7 staff monitoring for mice and […]