Moutohora (Whale Island)
/ North Island Brown Kiwi
Source Population:  |
Captive
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Captive Breeding? |
Not Located
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Population Established: |
Not Located
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Bred For Reintroduction? |
Yes
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Source Facility: |
Operation Nest Egg- various
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Facility Type: |
Not Located
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Captive Population Size: |
Not Located
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Captive Population Status: |
Not Located
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Notes: |
Eggs were taken from various places in the wild and raised until large enough to fend off predators, then released. Want to establish a breeding population to repopulate mainland sites. Also a back-up population.
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Data submitted by: |
Jade McGill
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