The resident takahe pair at Orokonui, Paku and Quammen, have already had their first nesting attempt for this season. Like many endangered species, takahe suffer from relative lack of genetic variation, and sometimes this causes problems with fertility. So after this learning period he is now proudly representing the Orokonui takahe whanau among the wild takahe population in the rugged Murchison Mountains. The first takahe to hatch at Orokonui, Kotahi, is still living at Burwood Takahe Centre in Fiordland. To contribute to their conservation, you can sponsor a takahe on the Doc Takahe Recovery website https://www.doc.govt.nz/our-work/takahe-recovery-programme/get-involved/...Eeva-Katri Kumpula is a keen volunteer at many of New Zealand's ecosanctuaries, and is particularly attached to takahe.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 03, 2019 14:26 UTC