University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s ...

Image A line of wild deer killed for the competition. Beyond the feline fuss, the idea of having children help with efforts to protect native species is largely uncontroversial in New Zealand ...

In some regions, hybridization with introduced deer species has muddied their genetic heritage. Conservation groups are working tirelessly to protect remaining populations through habitat ...

A farmer in New Zealand recently stumbled upon a new population of a rare species of weevil, conservation officials said. Google Street View © Google, August 2023 ...

as it's sometimes called because of its dog-size stature — is the smallest deer species in North America. It is genetically unique and ridiculously cute. It is Bambi, incarnate. Rising seas ...

The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species ...