SciencePhoto: HT WorldNew Zealand's Kākāpō Population Rises from 51 to 325 by 2026
The kākāpō, a large flightless parrot native to New Zealand, declined to just 51 birds by 1995 due to hunting, introduced predators, and habitat loss. Conservation efforts over three decades, including predator control, island sanctuaries, and managed breeding, increased the population to 325 by September 2026. Despite this growth, the species remains critically endangered.
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