
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Fourteen kākāpō chicks have hatched in wild nests, where they are being cared for by mums and foster mums. More than a hundred viable fertile eggs have already been laid, with more expected in the next couple of weeks. On Whenua Hou, fertile eggs are... more
The first chick of the 2026 kākāpō breeding season has successfully hatched on Pukenui/Anchor Island. DOC’s Kākāpō Recovery Programme reports that Tiwhiri-A1-2026 hatched in foster mother Yasmine’s nest on 14 February 2026 and is the first kākāpō chi... more
Almost 90% of adult female kākāpō of breeding age have mated so far this breeding season, and two thirds of those are nesting. Some birds have already laid a full clutch of eggs and while some clutches are 100% fertile, others are - as expected - unf... more
More than three-quarters of female kākāpō of breeding age have mated so far, and the number of nests is growing rapidly. Kākāpō operations manager Deidre Vercoe tells Alison Ballance that 101 eggs have been laid to date, and while it is early days 38... more
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I’m enjoying learning about Kakapo and hearing so many enthusiastic conservationists. Such unusual parrots.
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 :)
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!!
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
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.
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Content focuses on the fascinating world of the kākāpō, an endangered parrot native to New Zealand. It covers critical topics such as the kākāpō recovery program, breeding behaviors, and innovative conservation efforts, particularly emphasizing the unique characteristics of these birds. Listeners can expect to learn about the current breeding challenges and advances in techniques such as artificial insemination aimed at boosting fertility rates. The host often includes insights from experts and conservationists involved in the program, providing both scientific information and personal stories that highlight the urgency and importance of the conservation work being done to protect this remarkable species.
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Recent guests on Kākāpō Files II include:
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