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Record baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink
The Kākāpō, recognized as the world's heaviest parrot, has reached a critical population milestone of 325 birds following a record breeding season.
Kākāpō
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An invisible serial killer arrived. Now this nation is racing to protect its treasured native birds
New Zealand is racing to protect its endangered native birds and poultry industry following the arrival of the H5N1 bird flu strain.
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Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges
New Zealand’s first native bird H5N1 case triggers emergency vaccination and raises wildlife‑health alarms.