Kākāpō Recovery Program

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Fungal Outbreak Threatens Kākāpō Recovery

Conservation efforts to increase Kākāpō population numbers have hit a set back due to an outbreak of aspergillosis, a fungal disease. The Kākāpō recovery program under the New Zealand Department of Conservation has been running for over 25 years and has seen success in rebuilding population numbers, especially on invasive free islands. However, a fungal […]

Written by on June 13, 2019

The Kākāpō Makes a Comeback

Thanks to new conservation technologies, the Critically Endangered Kākāpō has had a record-breaking breeding season. Conservationists and parrot lovers worldwide delighted in the renewed breeding success of the Critically Endangered Kākāpō thanks to novel methods in 3D-printing technology. Now, we can rejoice once more! A recent update indicates this year has continued to be a record-breaking […]

Written by on May 3, 2019

How 3D Printed Smart Eggs are Saving the Kakapo

The Critically Endangered Kakapo, a beloved parrot endemic to New Zealand, has seen renewed breeding success thanks to innovative technologies. The future of the vibrant, forest green Kakapo has long been uncertain, due to human-introduced invasive rats, stoats, and feral cats. However, thanks to 3-D printing technology, this year’s breeding season has surpassed everyone’s expectations. […]

Written by on March 22, 2019

Sigh of Relief for Critically Endangered Kākāpō

Conservationists jump into action after researchers believed an invasive rat had made it to a predator-free island sanctuary for the Critically Endangered Kākāpō. Last week conservationists had a scare as news of a potential rat on a predator-free island put into question the fate of the Critically Endangered Kākāpō. Whenua Hou is a small island located […]

Written by on December 14, 2017

The Kākāpō: 2016 Conservation Efforts

For the Critically Endangered Kākāpō, 2016 was a good year. Thanks to the efforts of the Kākāpō Recovery Program rangers these birds seem to be recovering. As a Kākāpō Ranger with the Kākāpō Recovery Program the work never ends. The Kākāpō is a beautiful Critically Endangered species endemic to New Zealand. For the past 25 years, the […]

Written by on December 22, 2016