When did little spotted kiwi (kiwi pukupuku) become extinct on the New Zealand mainland?
Little spotted kiwi (kiwi pukupuku) 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 offshoreRead more
2012-08-03