Many New Zealand species are already at risk because of predators and habitat loss. Climate change makes things worse
- Written by Cate Macinnis-Ng, Associate Professor, University of Auckland
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesIslands are biodiversity hotspots. They are home to 20% of the world’s plants and animals yet cover only 5% of the global landmass. But island ecosystems are highly vulnerable, threatened by habitat fragmentation and introduced invasive weeds and predators.
Climate change adds to all...





