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When did little spotted kiwi become extinct on the New Zealand mainland?

Little spotted kiwi  only occur in New Zealand, where there are around 1500 individuals remaining.  They are the smallest kiwi species, about the size of a bantam hen, and are very susceptible to predation by introduced mammals, such as stoats and dogs.  Today they survive on predator-free offshore islands andRead more

2012-08-03
By: Lara Shepherd
On: 3 Aug 2012
In: Science

No evidence that stoats have impacted on Kapiti Island’s birds

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s premier bird sanctuaries. It is home to nationally important populations of little spotted kiwi, kaka, North Island saddleback, stitchbird and North Island robin, as well as other threatened bird species. The island was considered to be free of all introduced mammal pests afterRead more

2012-02-14
By: Colin Miskelly
On: 14 Feb 2012
In: Science

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