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Which bird species was thought to be extinct but was later found in the Murchison Mountains of New Zealand?
Which bird species was thought to be extinct but was later found in the Murchison Mountains of New Zealand?
- Pukeko swamp hen
- Zealandia
- Waitaa and Bendigo
- Takahe (correct)
What is the current population of takahe in New Zealand?
What is the current population of takahe in New Zealand?
- Close to 500 (correct)
- Unknown
- Endangered
- Extinct
What is the main reason for the release of takahe in a New Zealand sanctuary?
What is the main reason for the release of takahe in a New Zealand sanctuary?
- To study their behavior
- To attract tourists
- To prevent their extinction
- To increase their population in the wild (correct)
How do takahe differ from pukeko swamp hens?
How do takahe differ from pukeko swamp hens?
How often do takahe breed?
How often do takahe breed?