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Methods for the extraction, storage, amplification and sequencing of DNA from environmental samples by Lear, Gavin, Dickie, Ian, Banks, Jonathan, Boyer, Stephane, Buckley, Hannah L., Buckley, Thomas R., Cruickshank, Rob, Dopheide, Andrew, Handley, Kim M., Hermans, Syrie, Kamke, Janine, Lee, Charles K., MacDiarmid, Robin, Morales, Sergio E., Orlovich, David A., Smissen, Rob, Wood, Jamie, Holdaway, Robert

“…Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly…”
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A conservation paradox: endangered and iconic flightless kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) apparently escape feral cat predation by Palmas, Pauline, Jourdan, Hervé, Debar, Léo, Bourguet, Edouard, Rigault, Frédéric, Bonnaud, Elsa, Vidal, Eric

“…The kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) is an iconic endemic flightless bird from New Caledonia, red-listed as endangered according to the International Union for…”
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Molecular identification and distribution of native and exotic earthworms in New Zealand human-modified soils by Kim, Young-Nam, Dickinson, Nicholas, Bowie, Mike, Robinson, Brett, Boyer, Stephane

“…Important knowledge gaps remain with regards to the ecology and the systematics of New Zealand’s native earthworms. With many putative new species yet to be…”
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Invasive rodents, an overlooked threat for skinks in a tropical island hotspot of biodiversity by Thibault, Martin, Brescia, Fabrice, Jourdan, Hervé, Vidal, Eric

“…Squamata are one of the most threatened groups among island vertebrates, facing high pressure from exotic species. However, the contribution of small…”
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Kua takoto te mānuka: mātauranga Māori in New Zealand ecology by McAllister, Tara, Beggs, Jacqueline, Ogilvie, Shaun, Kirikiri, Rauru, Black, Amanda, Wehi, Priscilla

“…Mo te whakarauora i te taiao o Aotearoa me whakaü, me whakamana i te mātauranga o te hunga Māori. No nā tata nei, tē kitea i tēnei momo mātauranga ki ngā mahi…”
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The next frontier : assessing the feasibility of eradicating mammalian pests from Auckland Island by Horn, Stephen R

“…Tests the feasibility of eradicating feral pigs, mice and cats by looking at what it would take to succeed, rather than could practically be delivered with…”
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New Zealand Environmental Data Stack (NZEnvDS): A standardised collection of spatial layers for environmental modelling and site characterisation by McCarthy, James K., Leathwick, John R., Roudier, Pierre, Barringer, James R. F., Etherington, Thomas R., Morgan, Fraser J., Odgers, Nathan P., Price, Robbie H., Wiser, Susan K., Richardson, Sarah J.

“…Environmental variation is a crucial driver of ecological pattern, and spatial layers representing this variation are key to understanding and predicting…”
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A local eradication pilot study of methods for feral pig eradication on Auckland Island by Cox, Finlay S

“…Details the temporary local pig eradication pilot study implemented in January 2019 on a densely vegetated fenced peninsula on Auckland Island, based on a…”
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LiDAR reveals drains risks to wetlands have been under-estimated by Burge, Olivia R., Price, Robbie, Wilmshurst, Janet M., Blyth, James M., Robertson, Hugh A.

“…Drainage is a recognised cause of wetland loss worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception. In the last 200 years drainage has reduced the natural extent of…”
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Restoration of New Zealand subantarctic islands by Russell, James C, Horn, Stephen R, Broome, Keith G

“…Backgrounds and details the restoration of the five island groups via eradication of introduced mammal species by the Department of Conservation since 1984,…”
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Spatial ecology meets eradication of feral cats on Auckland Island by Rodríguez-Recio, Mariano, Sagar, Rachael, Chan, Lindsay, Cox, Finlay, Jacques, Paul

“…Studies aspects of the spatial ecology of introduced feral cats (Felis catus) on subantarctic Auckland Island in order to assist eradication efforts on the…”
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How low can you sow? House mouse eradication on Motuareronui/Adele Island by Livingstone, James

“…Tests the eradication of mice from Motuareronui/Adele Island using a low aerial application rate of rodent cereal baits containing brodifacoum. Source:…”
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Field palatability and degradation of a selection of feral cat bait matrices on Auckland Island by Cox, Finlay S

“…Compares three types of prototype meat-based bait and one currently registered fishmeal polymer pellet for their palatability to feral cats and non-target…”
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A comparison of vocalisations between mainland tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae) and Chatham Island tui (P. n. chathamensis) by Hill, Samuel D., Ji, Weihong, Parker, Kevin A., Amiot, Christophe, Wells, Sarah J.

“…Vocalisations are important for territorial defence, mate attraction, and species recognition in many songbirds. Comparative studies on the songs of birds…”
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The eradication of Campbell Island sheep and subsequent ecological response by Brown, Derek, Cox, Finlay S, Fergus, Alexander J

“…Describes the successful efforts to eradicate feral sheep from the island over the course of three distinct stages from 1970 to 1991. Details the ecological…”
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The eradication of feral goats from Auckland Island by Brown, Derek, Broome, Keith G, Timpson, Kingsley G

“…Backgrounds and describes the eradication in 1989-1991 of feral goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) that were a remnant population from those introduced to the…”
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Eradication confirmation of mice from Antipodes Island and subsequent terrestrial bird recovery by Horn, Stephen R

“…Presents the monitoring used to confirm eradication of invasive and introduced mice on the island undertaken in 2016 and confirmed in 2018, and the ecological…”
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The eradication of cattle from Enderby Island and subsequent ecological response by Brown, Derek, Cox, Finlay S

“…Backgrounds and describes the eradication in 1991-93 of feral cattle (Bos taurus) that were a remnant population from those introduced to the island in 1894-96…”
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Population trends of house mice during tussock mast seeding on Auckland Island by Sagar, Rachael L

“…Investigates population fluctuations of mouse (Mus musculus) abundance on Auckland Island for the 2 years following a mast event, and the tools with which to…”
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Monitoring and detection of feral cats on Auckland Island by Glen, A. S

“…Investigates the abundance, distribution, movement behaviour and detection probability of feral cats on a peninsula at the northern end of the island, as part…”
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