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Skaarking in
New Zealand
I am a wanderer and a loner.
I can travel several kilometres
in one night. The males roam
an area of 150–300 square
kilometres, and the females
range in an area of 350–500 TKhaekyahpaovseeaatsrpoeoctisa,lsbeeeadks,thbuatlbasll,ofrwusittsh, eflmowtoergsr,iannddthleeairvefos.od.
square kilometres, in search of
food for their young ones. I make
a unique sound called ‘skaarking’
to let others know of my territory.
Land grabbing
There are only ninety-one of my
species left today. The problem
started many years ago, when
humans moved into my area and
introduced mammals like dogs, cats,
and rats. Most birds live on trees and Tmhtofearhkeskepeealszpoketiaittiwpteg.oaheTsehtyhnaaefswtobharairrsyepdtarre’teosiedtnnthaegeetndrosd.crdesenonliectkyswenth’cotaicths
are not affected by this. But, since I
can’t fly, my life is heavily threatened
by these animals. I am also an
important game animal and food for
the local people. All these reasons pose
a threat to my life. Did you know? ENCDRIATNIGCEALL Y RED
Safety in numbers
The Kakapo Recovery Plan The kakapo has the longest lifespan CR
was launched in 1989 and is an among parrots. The parrots of most
important method of conservation. species live for fifteen to fifty years, EN
In 1992, we began being bred but the kakapo lives for about
in captivity, allowing for safe ninety years!
reproduction and growth of
younger ones. VU
Skaarking in
New Zealand
I am a wanderer and a loner.
I can travel several kilometres
in one night. The males roam
an area of 150–300 square
kilometres, and the females
range in an area of 350–500 TKhaekyahpaovseeaatsrpoeoctisa,lsbeeeadks,thbuatlbasll,ofrwusittsh, eflmowtoergsr,iannddthleeairvefos.od.
square kilometres, in search of
food for their young ones. I make
a unique sound called ‘skaarking’
to let others know of my territory.
Land grabbing
There are only ninety-one of my
species left today. The problem
started many years ago, when
humans moved into my area and
introduced mammals like dogs, cats,
and rats. Most birds live on trees and Tmhtofearhkeskepeealszpoketiaittiwpteg.oaheTsehtyhnaaefswtobharairrsyepdtarre’teosiedtnnthaegeetndrosd.crdesenonliectkyswenth’cotaicths
are not affected by this. But, since I
can’t fly, my life is heavily threatened
by these animals. I am also an
important game animal and food for
the local people. All these reasons pose
a threat to my life. Did you know? ENCDRIATNIGCEALL Y RED
Safety in numbers
The Kakapo Recovery Plan The kakapo has the longest lifespan CR
was launched in 1989 and is an among parrots. The parrots of most
important method of conservation. species live for fifteen to fifty years, EN
In 1992, we began being bred but the kakapo lives for about
in captivity, allowing for safe ninety years!
reproduction and growth of
younger ones. VU
