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- The kakapo mating surge in New Zealand is linked to a bumper crop of rimu tree fruit.
- Kakapo specialist Andrew Digby notes the rimu fruit is rich in calcium and vitamin D, supporting chick development and the population growing to 236 from 51 adults three decades ago.
- So far this year, 52 kakapo chicks hatched across sanctuary islands, with hopes to exceed the 73 born in 2019.
