Can a cute-looking animal turn into a fierce demon? Yes, when cat moves from a snoring heap on your couch to hunting birds and reptile species. Cats have been silent killers in New Zealand for decades. It is estimated that 100 million of birds are killed by cats every year in New Zealand. As the…

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01.10.2024

Sandwalk: AI – EcoLincNZ

Darwin loved to write. He wrote books. He scribed copious numbers of letters to people all around the world. And yet he took such a long time to complete his signature work. I'm not sure what Darwin would have made of generative AI. I doubt that he would have been impressed, especially at the moment…

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18.10.2024

Enemies with benefits – EcoLincNZ

The idea of 'friends with benefits' is reasonably widespread and understood. Having good interactions with others will often lead to even more productive outcomes. But what about 'enemies with benefits'? Are there times where your enemy can give you some positive benefits? Invasive species cause ecological harm worldwide, threatening biodiversity, disrupting nutrient cycling and displacing…

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01.11.2024

Pesty plastics: Removing a problem from wildlife management – EcoLincNZ

We often put up with bad situations because they stop something worse happening. This can be as big as having nuclear weapons to stop major wars occurring. Paying taxes is a burden but it keeps a society healthy and connected. Not eating so much chocolate seems wrong but will give you better long-term health. And…

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