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202453 minPGdocumentary

wildlife-conservation biodiversity

Brave New Wilderness

202453 minPGdocumentary

Kakapo, the world's rarest parrot native to New Zealand, faces infertility challenges, but conservation efforts are underway to restore their population.

wildlife-conservation biodiversity

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Channel: Stash - Free Documentaries

Brave New Wilderness

2024• 53 minPG

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Kakapo, the world's rarest parrot native to New Zealand, faces infertility challenges, but conservation efforts are underway to restore their population.

Synopsis

Kakapo, the world's rarest parrot, once faced extinction but now struggles with infertility among its small population in New Zealand. Conservation efforts led by the Kakapo Recovery Program aim to increase their numbers and restore genetic diversity. With innovative breeding techniques and dedicated field teams, the fight to save this unique species continues. Narrated and directed by Scott Mouat, "Brave New Wilderness" highlights the challenges and successes in the ongoing battle for the survival of the Kakapo.

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