Threats to paradise duck
Flock of Paradise ducks
While paradise shelducks are widespread and common, periods of local decline sometimes occur because of over-hunting.
Introduced predators and the draining of wetlands are also threats to paradise ducks, although these dangers are, in most cases, outweighed by the large amount of pasture and grassland habitat available to them.
Contacts
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) 24 hour emergency number to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings