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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Dave@lemmy.nz to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz

A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off the coast of the South Island, has attracted international attention.

Through a hidden camera, viewers can watch Rakiura as she raises her chick, who looks more like a sentient ball of fluff than a bird, at this stage.

Link to live stream

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[-] Sloth@lemmy.nz 2 points 5 days ago
this post was submitted on 12 Mar 2026
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