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Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)

Zoofan15
9 Jul 2025

Reactions: captain alligator, JigerofLemuria, Summer Tanager and 7 others

Why aren't takahe, unlike kiwi, imported to European & North American Zoos?

@captain alligator Their population is only 500 birds, so the focus has been on conservation efforts within New Zealand.

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