Predator ducks in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Basin are aggressively threatening native wildlife, prompting conservation concern.

Predator ducks have alarmed conservation workers in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Basin, with reports of the birds exhibiting unusual aggressive behavior toward native wildlife. The ducks, believed to be a mix of introduced mallards and local species, are being monitored as their predatory actions threaten vulnerable bird populations and disrupt the ecosystem. Authorities are assessing the situation to determine appropriate management responses.