Associate professor, University of Auckland
Associate Professor in Ecology with the Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity (CBB), School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland (NZ). My research seeks to understand and mitigate human impacts on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems (particularly via disruption of community level interactions, e.g. plant-animal mutualisms). Her primary research focuses on the impacts and mitigation of both invasive species and urban development.
Website: https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/profile/mc-stanley
Google Scholar page: http://scholar.google.co.nz/citations?user=liUuXxsAAAAJ
Blog: http://aucklandecology.com/
Escaped pet parrots threaten New Zealand’s vulnerable native birds – why a ban is the best solution
Jan 25, 2023 12:05 pm UTC| Nature
Birds sold in the pet trade are often colourful and charismatic creatures. Some can even be taught to talk, and they often provide owners with much-needed companionship. But there are negative aspects of the pet trade...