Auckland Island flightless teal are a species that will really benefit from the eradication of pigs, cats and mice from the main Auckland island (Maukahuka) the only one in Aotearoa’s subantarctic region that still has introduced mammals. The teal are endemic to the islands and are commonly seen on Enderby, which is pest free and a haven for all of the endemic species in the group. The Maukahuka project is on track to make the main island safe for all of these species again by removing the mammals that are ravaging the island, destroying both the native flora and fauna that makes it unique. ⠀ ⠀ #predatorfreenz #conservationphotography #wildlifeconservation #predatorfree2050 #birdventurenz #birdventure #subantarctic #aotearoa #wildnz #nzbirds #birdlife_insta #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #bird_lovers_daily #bird_brilliance #birds_adored #threatenedspecies #islandlife #nikonnz #maukahuka https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_vPCnJSnA/?igshid=ba68axx3ki76