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Kākāpō Files II

RNZ
Kākāpō
Rimu Trees
Conservation
Kākāpō Recovery Programme
Whenua Hou
New Zealand
Zephyr
Mating Behaviors Of Kākāpō
Bird Conservation
Breeding Season
Bird Flu
Kākāpō Population Growth
Kākāpō Rangers
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Pukinui Anchor Island

The Kākāpō Files podcast is back with what’s set to be the biggest breeding season of all time for the world’s favourite parrot.

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Early bird Pearl has laid the first eggs of the 2026 kākāpō breeding season but Kākāpō Recovery Programme science advisor Andrew Digby tells Alison Ballance that it’s too soon to know if they are fertile. Youngsters Huhū and Hondy are the third pair ... more

It’s the New Year and we’re in the early days of a big kākāpō breeding season. Daryl Eason from the Kākāpō Team tells Alison Ballance that Esperance and Ian are the second kākāpō to mate, and he expects that any minute now there will be plenty more b... more

It’s nearly the New Year and we’re counting down to the start of a big kākāpō breeding season. Island ranger Maddy Whittaker tells Alison Ballance that Pearl and Boss are the first kākāpō to mate. Deidre Vercoe, operations manager for the Kākāpō Team... more

It’s the summer solstice and we are waiting for kākāpō breeding to begin. Alison Ballance chats with island ranger Maddy Whittaker, who reports that on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island all the male kākāpō are in full voice, booming all night to attract the ... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • Happy Booming

    These large green parrots (moss potato’s) make my life significantly better. The podcast is always a joy to listen to. I never knew I could be so invested in such a silly creature :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattpelletier
    United States2 years ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    I love this podcast so much!! It’s so cool to learn more about endangered species conservation so in depth especially with such a cool species!! I love this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emuzz1223
    United States4 years ago
  • Please don’t let this podcast end with COVID

    I enjoy every part of what you do . It makes me so happy to know there are people out there making a difference. When I became aware that there was something called a kakapo there were Around 90 or so out there. From listening to the podcast I know the last breeding season was very prolific and Thea won’t be the norm. There are lot of me out there and this cast encourages us to donate . While it will probably not be in my lifetime it would be great if they could make it back to their original h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    just a guy 01
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    Alison Ballance and the kākāpō recovery team have created a wonderful podcast from the world of the most amazing parrot on this planet. I highly recommend to listen to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DORpapst
    Germany6 years ago
  • Beautiful and heartwarming

    Having visited NZ and fallen in love with these amazing birds, this podcast helps us in Germany to stay connected ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterEnis1235937275
    Germany6 years ago

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