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Topics covered: Animal pests, introduced species, economic damage, environmental damage, stoats, possums, deer, cats, rats, mustelids, extinction, impact of animal pests, control of animal pests, 1080, diseases. Science: Living world; Nature of science. Social Sciences: Place and environment.
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Contents: Animal pests of New Zealand -- General websites -- Impacts -- Pest control -- Books.
Summary: An animal becomes a pest if it begins to cause considerable economic or environmental damage. Animal pests such as stoats, possums, deer, cats and mice were introduced to New Zealand causing the decline in number and sometimes the extinction of the native birds and animals. The government has had to spend millions of dollars to control these pests in New Zealand. This entry shows you where to find information about animal pests in New Zealand.
Junior secondary (Years 7-10)
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