Just 147 adult kākāpō are alive today in their native New Zealand, but scientists hope their fortunes are turning around
The world’s fattest species of parrot has had a record-breaking breeding season in New Zealand, with scientists saying the fortunes of the critically-endangered bird are finally turning around.
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