AnimalsFernbirds returned to a Wellington wetland after about 70 years
Mātātā showed up on their own at Lake Kōhangaterā during a survey that was only meant to ask whether a reintroduction was even possible.
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AnimalsMātātā showed up on their own at Lake Kōhangaterā during a survey that was only meant to ask whether a reintroduction was even possible.
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AnimalsSanctuary Mountain Maungatautari now has five kākāpō in a mainland trial, and 122 Mahoenui giant wētā were released into the same fenced forest.
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AnimalsA cyclist on the rail trail spotted the birds in a mudtank. Contractors climbed down, and the mother duck later crossed the road with her brood while people watched for cars.
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AnimalsAround Kaikōura, a wildlife trust and volunteers built predator-controlled nesting reserves and are keeping the locations private so people do not disturb the birds.
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