Tuhua (Mayor Island)
/ North Island Brown Kiwi
Source Population:  |
Wild
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Capture Site Name: |
Kererutahi Forest
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Capture Location: |
eastern Bay of Plenty,
New Zealand
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Capture Site Latitude: |
Not Located
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Capture Site Longitude: |
Not Located
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Capture Site Population: |
7
or more
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Capture Site Population Year: |
2006
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Capture Method: |
Not Located
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Number Captured: |
7
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Percentage Captured: |
100.00%
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Transport Method: |
Helicopter
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Transport Timespan (in hours): |
Not Located
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Number Dead in Transport: |
0
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Percentage Dead in Transport: |
0.00%
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Notes: |
Mainland area to be logged, so kiwi population was transferred to Tuhua, a predator-free haven, with the understanding that chicks may be used to repopulate the mainland when pests were under control. Effectively moved entire population to Tuhua.
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Data submitted by: |
Jade McGill
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