Monitoring threats to KEA in Mt Aspiring National Park
Kea ( Nestor notabilis ) are the only mountain parrot species in the world and are listed as Nationally Endangered, numbering fewer than 5,000 individuals in the wild. Threats include introduced mammalian predators, lead poisoning, and accidents with …
Macaws have a distinctive and extremely loud, raucous screech
At 85cm tall and about 1.5kg in weight, they are considered to be one of the world’s largest parrots. Living in flocks of up to 30 birds, this bird has a massive hinged beak and zygodactyl toes (two toes pointing forwards and two facing backwards) allowing …
Is it a bird? Kiwi bird tendencies and adaptations are so odd, that they don’t characteristically resemble a bird
Is it a bird? Kiwi bird tendencies and adaptations are so odd, that they don’t characteristically resemble a bird. Kiwi are nocturnal, yet their eyesight is very poor when compared to other nocturnal birds. They sleep in their burrow during the day and …
It’s fairly easy to spot the difference between male and female ostriches
Get your head out of the sand It’s fairly easy to spot the difference between male and female ostriches. Male ostriches are black with white feathers on the tips of their wings and tail, while females are grey-brown. But why is that? It is thought that …
The New Zealand wood pigeon is a large endemic bird also known in Te Reo Māori as the kererū, or kūkupa and kūku in Northland.
The New Zealand wood pigeon is a large endemic bird also known in Te Reo Māori as the kererū, or kūkupa and kūku in Northland. In Te Wao Nui, our sanctuary for native New Zealand species, we have three kererū in our Forest aviary – Rui, Rata and Tawa. …
Introducing our fascinating flock of forty-one Gouldian finches!
Introducing our fascinating flock of forty-one Gouldian finches! These birds are known for their beautiful adult plumage, turning a mix of reds, greens and yellows. The chests of the male birds are bright purple and the females a paler mauve, allowing …
Flamingos build a nest on the ground out of mud, small stones and feathers
Eggs to legs Flamingos build a nest on the ground out of mud, small stones and feathers. It can take a pair up to 6 weeks to build (still quicker than your average house build)! In the nest, the female will lay a single white egg which the parents take …
The “former king” of the NBA crushed adult film star Elsa Jean
NBA players with great physiques and financial resources are always a “gold mine” for many beautiful girls in the land of flowers. Unfortunately, their brief relationship sometimes leads to scandals or even fights. …
LeBron James and the players who argue with the referee the most in the NBA
In professional sports, referees play an important role. The job of the black kings is to ensure fairness in each match, including penalties to deter players from misbehaving. However, referees are also human beings…
Former NBA star Dwight Howard signs with team in the Philippines
Howard will play with a Filipino team in a two-week tournament in Dubai He’s hoping to make a return to the NBA and worked out with Golden State DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news By Jake Fenner For Dailymail.Com Published: …