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One of the world’s most endangered ducks is spreading its wings.

Numbers of the rare pāteke/brown teal have been spilling out of Abel Tasman National Park and into surrounding areas.

Pāteke were once a common duck in New Zealand but now there are only 2,000-2,500 pāteke left.

Pāteke have been successful in the park because of the efforts to control pests, mainly stoats, thanks to Project Janszoon and committed volunteers and staff.

Locals can help by reporting sightings, driving with caution in the area and trapping predators in their own backyards.

Read more: bit.ly/2TXLZIN

Brown Teal Recovery Program | NEXT Foundation

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