Extinction is an overwhelming concept, difficult to grasp in its enormity and finality. Thousands of species are barreling toward that grim fate, unless we help. A comprehensive new study provides the clearest picture yet of Earth’s most imperiled species, and offers evidence that conservation can work. The study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity found that […]
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Petition: Support Kiwi Conservation in New Zealand
The recent hatching of two kiwi chicks in Wellington, New Zealand, marks a monumental success in the country’s conservation efforts. This breakthrough, a first in over a century in this region, is a testament to the dedicated work of conservationists. Their commitment to bringing back the kiwi, New Zealand’s iconic national symbol, from the brink […]
Kiwi Bird Shaped Dog Toys Removed from Store Shelves in New Zealand
A chain of New Zealand hardware stores, Mitre 10, has removed dog toys shaped like kiwi birds from their shelves. The kiwi bird is New Zealand’s national bird; the country is the only place in the world where these birds are found. The move was prompted by an outcry from conservationists. Kiwi birds are unusual. […]
Petition: Help Save Kiwi Birds in New Zealand
The recent hatching of two kiwi chicks in Wellington, New Zealand, marks a monumental success in the country’s conservation efforts. This breakthrough, a first in over a century in this region, is a testament to the dedicated work of conservationists. Their commitment to bringing back the kiwi, New Zealand’s iconic national symbol, from the brink […]
