Takahe transported in a box made by Otago Corrections Facility prisoners, are released. Photos: SuppliedTumanako the takahe has lived a peaceful, honest life so far, but she recently became a jail bird - if only for a couple of hours. "This was a very meaningful visit for the men in the prison," prison director Lyndal Miles said. Doc ranger Philip Marsh presents takahe Tumanako to prisoners at the Otago Corrections Facility. Doc takahe advocacy ranger Julie Harvey said the men's work was highly valued.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 26, 2018 17:03 UTC