Takahe from Wellington's Zealandia's sanctuary dies unexpectedlyCHRIS HELLIWELL Puffin the takehe was taken to hospital from Wellington's Zealandia sanctuary after she was was seen to be seen to be off her food and lethargic. Zealandia's elderly takahe, named Puffin, has died. The 21-year-old native bird was taken to Wellington Zoo for treatment after she was was seen to be seen to be off her food and lethargic, a spokesman for the Zealandia sanctuary said. READ MORE:* Takahe chick brings new hope of survival* Lone Takahe finds a friend* Takahe move to the big smoke"Puffin was very old for a takahe, but it is still upsetting," she said. They also have a number of grand-chicks on Tiritiri Matangi Island, Motutapu Island, Mana Island and at Burwood Takahe Centre.

Source: Stuff August 01, 2017 01:03 UTC