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Two certified rodent detection dogs are traversing the Mokohinau Islands and Rakitū this week to ensure not a single rodent is present. <img src='https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2305/2219d80dc96601f72afc.jpeg' width='720' height='556'> Checking Conservation dogs for ...
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Stoats pose a significant risk to threatened native birds and lizards. During its time on Motukorea, it killed several kererū. While on Motutapu and Rangitoto, it killed pūkeko and several kākāriki, a New Zealand parakeet. Department of Conservation/Supplied Casual ranger Tash Drury retrieved the stoat after it was finally caught. Senior ranger David Wilson said it cost DOC $47,000 for its role in the operation to catch the elusive pest. The bulk of that was spent on contractors checking a network of traps twice a week throughout the stoat’s time on the islands. Money was also spe...