Dr Andrew Digby, DOC's Science Advisor for Kakapo and Takahe talked to the Herald this week about the huge breeding season, a 28 per cent boost in kakapo numbers. And, in a world with more than 7 billion people, and fewer than 160 kakapo, that is a big thing. Then, in 1977, a population of male and female kakapo was discovered on Stewart Island, giving new hope. Kakapo even have their own conservation spokesbird, Sirocco, who does his bit for his species on both Facebook and Twitter. Those who want to learn more can keep up at Kakapo Recovery, or at their Facebook site.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 14, 2016 02:26 UTC