Mana Island
/ Kakapo
Source Population:  |
Wild
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Capture Site Name: |
Stewart Island
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Capture Location: |
New Zealand
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Capture Site Latitude: |
47°0' S
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Capture Site Longitude: |
167°49' E
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Capture Site Population: |
100
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Capture Site Population Year: |
1977
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Capture Method: |
Hand
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Number Captured: |
Not Located
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Percentage Captured: |
Not Located
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Transport Method: |
Plane Helicopter
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Transport Timespan (in hours): |
12.00
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Number Dead in Transport: |
Not Located
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Percentage Dead in Transport: |
Not Located
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Notes: |
REASON FOR TRANS: Release was trial to determine feasibility of kakapo establishment on highly modified island. (6)
CAPTURE METHOD: Birds located using muzzled dogs, and then caught by hand. (6)
LENGTH OF TRANSPORT: Time varied from <12 to 24 hrs. (6)
INVASIVE REMOVED: Mice were eradicated from island. (6)
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Data submitted by: |
Amanda Spratt
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