Name: Thirst for Knowledge: Look what the cat dragged in - Toxoplasma in new Zealand birds
Start: 2026-05-26T07:30:00+12:00
Location: Ombrellos Kitchen and Bar

Thirst for Knowledge: Look what the cat dragged in - Toxoplasma in new Zealand birds

Speaker: Katie Buschang, Zoology Department, University of Otago
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite spread by cats that can infect many animals, including birds. But which species are affected in New Zealand, and what influences its spread? This talk presents results from testing native and introduced birds, revealing where the parasite is found - and where it isn’t - while exploring the environmental and ecological factors shaping its movement through wildlife.