In New
Zealand, conservationists are studying the nesting behavior of Fantails in
hopes it will glean insights into the behavior of rare, Endangered birds.
Many bird
species are on the brink of extinction due to the presence of invasive rats.
So, it should come as no surprise that within conservation, rare birds are a
high priority. Unfortunately, their rarity also makes them much more difficult
to study and protect. These at-risk species have low population numbers and are
often found in remote, hard to access locations such as
islands and understanding how invasive rats impact their breeding
success is crucial to protecting them. That is why researchers in New Zealand
decided to explore the impacts of invasive rats using a common bird species
that isn’t endangered.
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