Breeding
For the llove of llamas
There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids.
Video, AudioConservation Genomics
Firing a crossbow at a sea lion may conflict with ideas about animal conservation but the genetic information gathered allows scientists to study how best to save the species and whether or not it… Audio
Kakapo breeding season off to a great start
DOC staff are keeping their fingers crossed after a 17-year-old bird carrying a precious Fiordland kakapo gene laid three fertile eggs. Audio
Booming kakapo numbers
The endangered kakapo is in the middle of a bumper breeding year that looks set to be the best ever, and conservationists are looking foward to the resulting population boom. Audio, Gallery
Booming kakapo numbers
The endangered kakapo is in the middle of a bumper breeding year that looks set to be the best ever, and conservationists are looking foward to the resulting population boom.
AudioGet in Behind - a Shepherd's Tale
Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1,800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding… Audio
Get in Behind - a Shepherd's Tale
Anita Kendrick is a shepherd on an 1,800 hectare North Island station. In her spare time she trains working dogs and breeds border collies. Anita also has a broken back. The farm bike she was riding…
AudioKiwipole Cow - Derek Fairweather
There's a new cow on the block and it's one that has been bred to be heat tolerant. The breed is called Kiwipole and it's been developed by Waikato company Dairy Solutionz. The idea is that the cow… Audio
Rimu Fruit And Kakapo Breeding
Kakapo scientists explain of role rimu fruit in synchronising kakapo breeding and providing food for chicks. Audio
Rimu Fruit And Kakapo Breeding
Kakapo scientists explain of role rimu fruit in synchronising kakapo breeding and providing food for chicks.
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