~wildlife education~ Since becoming internationally known in January 1989 after rescuing 25 poisoned eagles,   the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) has evolved into a remarkable wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility specializing in black bear cubs and birds of prey. NIWRA’s mission is to care for ill, injured, and orphaned wildlife, and to educate the public on wildlife and environmental issues. Years of dedication and hard work have resulted in thousa

~wildlife education~ Recently, North Island Wildlife Recovery (NIWRA) centre staff were called out to retrieve a dead blue heron that was...

~Wildlife education~ Unwanted and carelessly discarded fishing line, hooks and netting cause entrapment, pain, injury and death to many...