
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 | 53 | Founded | a year ago |
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There have been 24 kākāpō matings so far, and the number is increasing as mating action heats up on all three breeding islands. Deidre Vercoe, from the Kākāpō Recovery Programme, tells Alison Ballance that some 7-year-old birds from the 2019 breeding... more
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
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I love everything about this show. Every season is perfect. Honestly
Lovely podcast. A calm, quiet meditation on aspects of the Natural world. Mostly quiet 😉
Like most people I can appreciate the hard work that conservationist do to keep out wild planet safe for future generations. I was looking for a short podcast for the holiday weekend while my regular scheduled podcast programs come back on Monday. I have to say this was beautiful put together. If you close your eyes you instantly transported to New Zealand with the team of conservationist and the Kākāpō’s they are trying to conserve. I never thought I’d be so into a NatGeo type program with no v... more
Great info, with history and explanation about ice sheet and sea ice in an easy way… and yes, I did get a tab with Antartica map open! 🤩
Can’t wait to the next one! 🇦🇶
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This podcast focuses on the critical conservation efforts and ongoing research related to the Kākāpō, a critically endangered parrot species native to New Zealand. Given the impending unprecedented breeding season, episodes cover topics ranging from past breeding successes and failures to the ecological implications and cultural significance of conservation efforts. It highlights the interactions between environment, wildlife, and community, emphasizing the urgent need for effective strategies to prevent species extinction and promote biodiversity. Unique to this podcast is its ability to vividly transport listeners to the remote landscapes of New Zealand while exploring broader environmental themes, making it an engaging resource for natur... more
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