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The natural history of weasels and stoats : ecology, behaviour and management by Carolyn M. KingWe have tried to write a book that is not only a thorough scientific reference about weasels, but also a book that provides the general public with a way to learn about these marvellous, intriguing critters.
British colonists in New Zealand attempted to deal with their rabbit proglem by introducing mustelids - thereby implementing a large-scale uncontrolled practical experiment in biological control, whose consequences have since cost millions.
Invasive predators in New Zealand : disasters on four small paws by Carolyn KingThe story of invasive species in New Zealand is unlike any other in the world. As a comprehensive historical perspective on the fate of an iconic endemic fauna, this book offers much needed insight into one of New Zealand's longest-running national crises.
Call Number: 632.6 KIN
Rabbits & possums in New Zealand by Lloyd EslerWe are familiar with the rabbit as the sleek, grey shape that scarpers ahead of us as we cross a paddock, white tail up, before disappearing into cover. The possum we hear more than we see. The branches rustle on a still night and there is a thump as he drops to the ground and scuttles away.
For much of our history, man, rabbit and possum have been both friends and foes. foes in the paddock and in the orchard and friends in the skinning shed. We have forgotten much of the story - this is it.
'Pestilence' is a word that conjures up destruction at a large scale. It can be a plague of ravenous rabbits, millions of wilding pines that swallow up landscapes, a virus that brings the world to its knees within weeks of emergence. In Phil Lester's new book we dive deep into the world of pestilence. We learn the stories of pests that are plants, animals and pathogens, and consider how we can manage their spread in Aotearoa and around the world.