VOICED: Possum pest feeds thriving fur industry in New Zealand

The video discusses possum hunting in New Zealand, focusing on the value of their fur and the impact of possums as pests. It highlights the methods used for control, such as traps and poison, and the economic significance of the fur industry. The video also explores the potential of possum leather products and the criticism surrounding the industry. Despite efforts to control possum numbers, the trade remains lucrative due to the large possum population.

What methods are used by hunters to control possum populations in New Zealand?

• Sterilization and habitat destruction

• Fencing and relocation

• Shooting and netting

• Traps and cyanide poison

How much can possum fur fetch per kilo in New Zealand?

• $100

• $200

• $50

• $150

What is one of the products made from possum leather?

• Shoes

• Golf gloves

• Hats

• Scarves

What is a major concern critics have about the possum fur industry?

• It encourages the spread of possums

• It is not profitable

• It harms the tourism industry

• It is built around an animal many want eradicated

How many possums are estimated to be roaming wild in New Zealand?

• 30 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 70 million