The distance from Dunedin, where the reserve is located, to mainland Antarctica is more than 1,500 miles, and the distance to ...

New Zealand hosts unique flightless, nocturnal birds, evolved in isolation and adapted to predator-free conditions, symbolizing the country's rich biodiversity. The weka, a bold flightless rail ...

"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...

Eleanor is a content creator and social media assistant with an undergraduate degree in zoology and a master’s degree in ...

Strict regulations govern hunting game birds due to considerations related to conservation, environmental protection and ...

From the Galapagos Islands to New Zealand, species of birds that exist today model characteristics of their ancestors that provide clues to the environmental forces that shaped their evolution.

The mutual dependence of a colorful pigeon and some of New Zealand’s iconic trees is at the centre of a landmark Year of the Forests project in that country. A project to help the Kereru bird and ...