are there mice in new zealand?
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There are four species of pest rodent in New Zealand. The Mouse (Mus musculus), the Roof Rat (Rattus rattus) also known as the Ship Rat and Black Rat, the Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) also known as the Water Rat, and the Kiore (Rattus exulans) also known as the Pacific Rat.
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Common mouse species. There are many different types of mice present in Australia. Two species considered to be a major pest in this country is the Field Mouse and the common House Mouse.
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There are currently no reindeer in New Zealand, not even in zoos. Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) readiness group manager Melanie Russell said there was an attempt to import a reindeer 10 years ago for the filming of the Narnia movie.
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Types of sandfly While there are 19 sandfly species found in New Zealand, only 3 of these bite humans: the New Zealand blackfly (Austrosimulium australense), found in the North Island and coastal areas of the South Island. the West Coast blackfly (A. ungulatum), found in the South Island only.
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['Birds. New Zealand is known as the seabird capital of the world and is also home to a number of forest birds that live nowhere else on Earth.', 'Reptiles and frogs. The herpetofauna animal group includes reptiles and frogs. ... ', 'Bats/pekapeka. ... ', 'Marine mammals. ... ', 'Invertebrates. ... ', 'Freshwater fish. ... ', 'Marine fish and reptiles.']
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There may be one or two in zoos here and there, but in New Zealand, we enjoy predator free living. No crocks, alligators, snakes, dingoes, bears, foxes coyotes, not even any ants that bite. Just one of the many reasons the other name for New Zealand is 'God's Own. '
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The New Zealand is commonly used as a meat rabbit with a high feed to meat ratio with fine bones, and are considered one of the best breeds for meat production.
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New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
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There are several species of mice and rats in Illinois. The species most likely to cause problems are the house mouse, deer mouse, white-footed mouse and the Norway rat. The house mouse and Norway rat are not native to Illinois. ... Deer mice have large, black eyes and large, nearly hairless ears.
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New Zealand is one of several large islands around the globe where there have never been native snake populations. ... Since snakes have neither evolved nor been deposited on the islands of New Zealand, their appearance would be a threat to other local wildlife, and so they are vigorously repelled.
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The kererū (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) or New Zealand pigeon is the only pigeon endemic to the New Zealand mainland. A large conspicuous pigeon with distinctive noisy wingbeats, it is the only remaining New Zealand bird capable of swallowing large fruit, and so is an important seed disperser for native trees.
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Pet escapes a major pest source Globally, pet escapes are a major source of pest species. New Zealand is no different. Several pet species have gone on to form wild populations in New Zealand, including: eastern rosella parakeet – NZ Birds Online website.
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New Zealand ravens were common around coastal New Zealand, including Stewart Island, and bones have been found at a few inland sites close to the coast. There is an anomalous record of a single raven bone from subantarctic Enderby Island in the Auckland Islands, found near an archaeological site.
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New Zealand is seen by some to be not as dog friendly as other countries. Mitre 10 stores have individual discretion over whether to allow dogs. In London and other cities it's common to find dogs inside cafes and restaurants, and they are allowed on buses and tubes.
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The 'Ruru' Morepork is New Zealand's most widespread owl species. A bird of the bush and the night, it is also an important species in Maori mythology. The Morepork is the only remaining native owl species found in New Zealand apart from the Barn Owl, which has only very recently colonised New Zealand from Australia.
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Rats and mice breed year-round in Hawai'i. The most common rat species associated with complaints in Hawaii are the roof rat (Rattus rattus) and the Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus). The roof rat is an excellent climber and is found inhabiting trees, roof spaces and attics.
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Introduced mammalian predators, namely stoats, dogs, ferrets, and cats, are the principal threats to kiwi. The biggest threat to kiwi chicks is stoats, while dogs are the biggest threat to adult kiwi. Stoats are responsible for approximately half of kiwi chick deaths in many areas through New Zealand.