Reducing the primary exposure risk of Henderson crakes ( Zapornia atra ) during aerial broadcast eradication by selecting appropriate bait colour

• Published in: Wildlife Research
• Main Authors: Oppel, S, Lavers, JL, Bond, AL, Harrison, G
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: CSIRO Publishing 2016
• Subjects: Environmental Sciences; Environmental Science and Management; Conservation and Biodiversity; Henderson Island
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1071/WR15198; http://ecite.utas.edu.au/109464

Context: Operations to eradicate non-native invasive predators from islands frequently put native species at risk of consuming harmful substances, such as poison bait. The incorporation of certain colours in poison-bait pellets may reduce the risk of bait consumption and, therefore, non-target morta...