Kakapo Breeding Season Reaches Record Highs
The Department of Conservation's Kakapo and Takahe Recovery Program reported 93 new chicks have been produced. The 2026 breeding season for the Kakapo has been identified as the largest on record.
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RNZ National
“This is one of 93 new chicks. 2026 has been the biggest breeding season”
RNZ National
“one of 93 new chicks. 2026 has been the biggest breeding season”
RNZ National
“2026 has been the biggest breeding season At 50 days he'll be just starting to go have a look outside the nest at night.”
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