Possums, rats and stoats beware - a new Artificial Intelligence trap is being added to New Zealand's predator-free campaign.

Designed by Critter Solutions, the device only triggers when it identifies a pest to keep inquisitive native birds safe.

They're being trialled in Auckland and Coromandel, supported by funding from the Government's Jobs for Nature Initiative.

Project lead Doctor Helen Blackie says the user is notified when the trap triggers, what species was caught and when it resets.

New Zealand has less than 10,000 days to reach its goal of eradicating pests by 2050.

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Possums, rats and stoats beware - a new Artificial Intelligence trap is being added to New Zealand's predator-free campaign.
Designed by Critter Solutions, the device only triggers when it identifies a pest to keep inquisitive native birds safe.
They're being trialled in Auckland and Coromandel, supported by funding from the Government's Jobs for Nature Initiative.
Project lead Doctor Helen Blackie says the user is notified when the trap triggers, what species was caught and when it resets.
New Zealand has less than 10,000 days to reach its goal of eradicating pests by 2050.
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