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What could happen to the predators and pests?

Did you know that climate change can help the baddies of the animal world - predators and pests? You know how some parts of Aotearoa, like our awesome mountain ranges, are usually too chilly for pests? Well, as things heat up, these pesky creatures might start moving up the mountains.

This is bad news for our native species…

Imagine you’re a kiwi egg, minding your own business, when suddenly rats show up in your neighbourhood.

These pests might start munching on the eggs of our vulnerable native birds and other creatures.

Take rats – they can live pretty much anywhere, so climate change might not bother them as much. Our unique native animals already have it tough, and we don’t want climate change to give their enemies an unfair advantage.

RATS!