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Story summary
- The critically endangered kakapo parrot in New Zealand is experiencing a mating surge due to a bumper crop of rimu fruit.
- So far this year, 52 kakapo chicks have hatched on sanctuary islands.
- The kakapo population has grown from 51 adults three decades ago to 236 today.
- Andrew Digby (scientist) said the species could take significant steps away from extinction in the next five to ten years.
