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IZAB Short Communication Sep 8, 2026
Tracking DDT Levels in a New Zealand Starling Population, 1970- 2013
John Flux EC*, Flux MM and Lock JW

An ecological study of an isolated population of European starlings living in 500 nest-boxes, ran from 1970 to 2020. DDT was widely used to control insect pests from about 1946 un…

Ecological Study Ministry of Agriculture scientists Eggs
IZAB Mini Review Jun 16, 2026
Natural Decline to Extinction of A New Zealand Rabbit Population
John Flux EC*

Early introductions of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) to New Zealand in 1834 failed, but liberations of Silver-grey and wild type from 1862 to 1868 spread. Most of South Island w…

Oryctolagus cuniculus Domestic Breeds Rabbit
IZAB ESSAY May 21, 2026
Rabbit on, or Hare Back? Understanding Climate Change
John Flux EC*

"Many scientists believe that climate change is a serious threat to human civilisation. We need to find sustainable forms of agriculture, manufacturing, and energy. How will …

Ecology Climate Change Rabbits
IZAB Mini Review Feb 25, 2026
Australian Magpies Copy an Unrecorded Behaviour of Brown Hares: "Watch-Guarding"
John Flux EC*

Hundreds of photographs of hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778), taken at random whenever seen in the field opposite our house in Belmont, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 2005-2016, reve…

Brown Hare Rabbit Magpie
IZAB ESSAY Apr 13, 2026
Seeds Planted by another Mind
John E C Flux*

As a full-time ecologist for 45 years I had plenty to study without bothering about the occult; until I read my daily newspaper on 13th June 2017.

Ecology Plants Dead Treecreeper