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A flightless parrot is returning to mainland New Zealand after a forty-year absence

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Tags: kakapo, new zealand, reintroduction, ornithology, birds, parrots, wildlife, author.laura baisas, source.popular science
https://www.popsci.com/environment/kakapo-parrot-new-zealand/

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Authors
Laura Baisas
Published
Jul 24 2023
Word count
665 words

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  1. CannibalisticApple
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    This is wonderful news! I do wonder about how they made the predator-free part of the habitat, and hope that they didn't miss anything. It seems like they're still in the "testing" stages since...

    This is wonderful news! I do wonder about how they made the predator-free part of the habitat, and hope that they didn't miss anything. It seems like they're still in the "testing" stages since they're only introducing four males to observe them. Still, major progress to a full reintroduction! (Also, I really appreciate the article included so many Maori terms, phrases and names alongside the English ones. Just a nice little detail.)

    Also, I can never talk about kakapo without linking this documentary clip that introduced me to them. Please enjoy this very majestic and proud birb.

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    chocobean
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    This is fantastic news for the little Birbs! I wonder how on earth they made the kakapo proof part of the habitat, free to rats ...and what it must take to keep it that way especially when there...

    This is fantastic news for the little Birbs! I wonder how on earth they made the kakapo proof part of the habitat, free to rats ...and what it must take to keep it that way especially when there will be visitors wanting to check up on the birds.

    Also, this amusing blog post where the author muses about her own loneliness vis a vis that of the kakapo

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