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Kākāpō Population Hits 325 | Christchurch News
The kākāpō population has surged to 325 birds — the highest in 75 years — thanks to a record 90 chicks from this year’s breeding season. Once numbering just 51 in 1995, the species’ recovery has been a decades-long triumph against genetic bottlenecks and hatching challenges. This year’s success, achieved in just 16 years (down from the previous 16-year span), marks a turning point, with new strategies like remote nest tech and reduced feeding helping strike a balance between intervention and natural behavior. With hopes of returning the birds to their ancestral predator-free lands, some…
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