Posted by: Sandy Steinman | August 30, 2023

Prehistoric bird once thought extinct returns to New Zealand wild

The Guardian reports

Return of takahē – large, flightless bird – to alpine slopes of the South Island marks a conservation victory in New Zealand.

Last week, 18 takahē were released in a part of New Zealand they had not been seen roaming for around 100 years.


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