Modern conservation
Over the last 25 years, kerer? numbers have actually increased as a result of conservation activities by many community groups, local councils, the Department of Conservation and private individuals. Despite this increase, kerer? only live on average about 5 years. If they were not threatened by predators and some of the hazards of urban living like fast-moving cars and house windows which they fly into, they could live to 20 years or longer. If they lived longer, they would have a chance to reproduce more often.
A number of projects, such as the Kerer? Discovery Project, have recognised the importance of kerer? as a keystone species. You can find some of the main ones here. Increasingly these projects recognise the importance of urban garden areas for the continued survival of kerer? and a number of other species.
