It’s come back from the brink of extinction, but its future in New Zealand depends on creating habitat without invasive predators. Ever since, most of the country’s native birds have been in a downward spiral, with more than 80 percent of birds that breed there at risk. Genetic research is also underway, potentially to develop ways to stop invasive predators from breeding. (Ryan Kellman | NPR)Searching for genetic targetsNew Zealand researchers are also developing more targeted ways of eradicating invasive species – using genomic research. As invasive species spread around the planet, New Zealand’s work to develop new conservation technology could inform endangered species projects in other countries.