23 Jan 2023

Pest eradication of possums needs adjusting in light of new research

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 23 January 2023

A first-of-its-kind study into the behaviour and learning abilities of brushtail possums has taken place at the University of Canterbury.

It's said the findings could have serious implications for pest eradication in New Zealand.

The research was carried out by Master's student Emma Godfrey. She talks to Jesse about what she found out about their behaviour.

Brushtail possum figuring out the treat puzzle

Brushtail possum figuring out the treat puzzle Photo: supplied