Koura are in trouble
Their numbers are falling. They are now classed as ‘threatened species’
Why?
• They have lost their homes. They die where stream sides are cleared and the water is muddy with soil and cow poo.
• They are killed by pollution. Non-degradable chemicals like some fertilisers and rubbish in streams are the culprits.
You can help!
• Don’t take Koura out of streams. Look at them and then put them back.
• Help fence and plant stream sides with shady trees. Koura love clean, cool water.
• Take part in Koura Kraze!
Koura Kraze month
Every March and April the Royal Society of New Zealand helps schools count the koura populations in their local streams so they can get real figures about numbers.