Species translocation is a common tool to reverse biodiversity loss, but it has a high failure
rate. One factor that contributes to failure is postrelease hyperdispersal, which we define as …

Translocations are an important conservation tool, but many are unsuccessful. Soft-release
translocations involve holding animals on site for a period prior to release, whereas hard …

Methodological and technological improvements are continually revolutionizing the field of
ancient DNA. Most ancient DNA extraction methods require the partial (or complete) …

Ecological surveys of Mana Island, Wellington, in 1972 and 1975 confirmed that house mice
(Mus musculus) were the only pest mammals present, and resulted in nationally significant …

Blanding's turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) are a species of conservation concern throughout
their natural range. Headstarting is a common chelonian conservation technique in which …

Abstract The New Zealand endemic gecko genus Hoplodactylus is revised. Two species are
recognized: Hoplodactylus duvaucelii (Duméril & Bibron, 1836) from the North Island and …

Conservation translocations are important in maintaining viable wildlife populations of
vulnerable species within their indigenous ranges. To be effective, population restoration …

Habitat loss is a key threat to reptiles; therefore, habitat restoration should be an effective
means of reptile conservation. However, there is scant evidence that such interventions …

Post-translocation monitoring is fundamental for assessing translocation success and
identifying potential threats. We measured outcomes for four cohorts of tuatara Sphenodon …

Translocation, the intentional movement of animals from one location to another, is a
common management practice for the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). Although the …