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"A critically endangered bird that almost went extinct 30 years ago just
recorded a major milestone: The kākāpō recovery program in New Zealand has
celebrated the 105th kākāpō egg to hatch — the largest number since records
began 30 years ago, according to the New Zealand broadcaster
RNZ.
In an updated chick count released April 3, representatives from the New
Zealand Department of Conservation said 105 kākāpō chicks had hatched from 256
eggs laid. Of these, 98 chicks are still alive. One egg remains in an
incubator.
The achievement hints that the species, which reproduces only every two to four
years, may be making a comeback. The kākāpō (
Strigops habroptilus) is a
critically endangered, flightless parrot that is found only in New Zealand.
They are the world's fattest and heaviest parrots, with males weighing up to
8.8 pounds (4 kilograms)."
Via Rhysy and Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
