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The kakapo, also known as the owl parrot (S. habroptilus), is a critically endangered bird endemic to New Zealand. Like many oceanic island-dwelling birds, the kakapo is flightless. Conservation efforts began in New Zealand over 125 years ago. Those efforts were only somewhat successful. Sadly, only 142 individuals are left in the wild as of 2019. Fortunately, the 2019 breeding season was extremely successful and 34 chicks are still alive! Efforts to restore their population have been successful, but the species still teeters on the brink of extinction.
The kakapo, also known as the owl parrot (S. habroptilus), is a critically endangered bird endemic to New Zealand. Like many oceanic island-dwelling birds, the kakapo is flightless. Conservation efforts began in New Zealand over 125 years ago. Those efforts were only somewhat successful. Sadly, only 142 individuals are left in the wild as of 2019. Fortunately, the 2019 breeding season was extremely successful and 34 chicks are still alive! Efforts to restore their population have been successful, but the species still teeters on the brink of extinction.
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