Reading and Questions

WALA- pests, biosecurity and our native bush and animals

What sorts of animals do we have here in New Zealand?

We do have quite a lot of animals not as much as other countries but enough, some of these animals are kiwis, tuis, tuatara lizards, king fishers, snapper and other animals. These are some native New Zealand animals some pests or non native animals are Rats, Possums and Stoats and more.

What do we mean by Native Bush? Do we need to protect the Native Bush, if so who's responsibility? 

What you mean by native bush is plants and trees that are native or originally come from or are from New Zealand so plants like Kowhai, Kauri and ferns and other. I think it is important to look after our native bush because you can't find trees and plants that New Zealand has in other countries, I think it is everyone's job to protect and care for our bush I feel like that the closest community should look after the bush area.  

Which animal species were introduced to New Zealand? Why were they brought here?

A lot of animals were introduced to New Zealand some of these animals are Rats, Stoats, Possums, Hedgehogs, Cats and Dogs and a lot more. I am not exactly sure why they were brought here but I feel like some of the reasons are because they thought that these animals would be good for this country and another reason is that some of these animals like rats must of just jumped on the boat and came to New Zealand.

When did the damage begin? Why are Stoats especially dangerous?

I feel like the damnage started when they arrived because once they arrived all our lovely native animals started to die out and go extinct. Some of the reasons Stoats are dangerous are because they are dangerous and eat bird eggs, they know how to swim and climb so there isn't really a way to stop them from eating our birds eggs not only that but they carry a lot of diseases that can pass into our native animals.

Do we value other animals more then others? Why is that?

Yes I feel like we value Cats and Dogs more then any other animal even though they are considered pests and things like that because they also kill and hunt our native animals but we do have to keep in mind that they are killing and hunting other pests as well. I think they are loved and valued more because humans keep them as pets.

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