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The species is still present in the location where it was rediscovered in the Murchison Mountains. Small numbers have also been successfully translocated to four predator-free offshore islands, Tiritiri Matangi, Kapiti, Maud and Mana, where they can be viewed by the public. Additionally, captive Takahē can be viewed at Te Anau and Mt Bruce wildlife centres. In June 2006 a pair of Takahē were relocated to the Maungatautari Restoration Project. In total there were 225 remaining birds, but in July 2008, a Department of Conservation worker shot one on Mana Island, after mistaking it for a pukeko during a cull.
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Whoever said none is lying! There are, actually. In 1948 Geoffrey Orbell rediscovered them and they have been living in Fiordland, near Invercargill ever since. The question is, how many are really left? Some people say over 200, others over 600 etc.
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What are predators of the takahe?
Originally the takahe had no predators, but when People came to its habitat in New Zealand, they brought goats, which ate the vegetation and ruined the enviroment, and rats who ate the takahe's eggs. People tried to get rid of rats, which had become the takahe's main predator, by introducing weasels, but the weasels just ate more takahe as well as baby takahe. So to answer your question, rats, weasels, and man are the takahe's predators.
What is the life span of a takahe?
Sources vary greatly regarding the lifespan of the takahe. The most common information seems to suggest that the takahe can live between 14 and 20 years, but that this is reduced to around five years in the wild.
Do takahe have wings?
Yes. Takahe are birds, and all birds have wings. Even flightless birds have wings, though they are of little or no use.
A New Zealand endangered native similar to Pukeko in shape and colouring but stockier starting with t?
The Takahe bird.
What is the takahe diet?
The takahe's diet changes with the seasons. It is restricted to the high alpine country, so in the summer it refers on snow tussock shoots, mountain daisy, sedges, herbs and moths. In winter it feeds on fern rhizomes in the high forests.
How many takahe birds are left?
around 225takaheleft
What are predators of takahe?
Originally the takahe had no predators, but when People came to its habitat in New Zealand, they brought goats, which ate the vegetation and ruined the enviroment, and rats who ate the takahe's eggs. People tried to get rid of rats, which had become the takahe's main predator, by introducing weasels, but the weasels just ate more takahe as well as baby takahe. So to answer your question, rats, weasels, and man are the takahe's predators.
What are predators of the takahe?
Originally the takahe had no predators, but when People came to its habitat in New Zealand, they brought goats, which ate the vegetation and ruined the enviroment, and rats who ate the takahe's eggs. People tried to get rid of rats, which had become the takahe's main predator, by introducing weasels, but the weasels just ate more takahe as well as baby takahe. So to answer your question, rats, weasels, and man are the takahe's predators.
What is threatening the Takahe?
People.
Is a takahe a mammal?
No. It is a bird.
What is the size of a takahe?
The takahe, a flightless bird of New Zealand, can grow to about 63 cm in length and weigh up to 4kg.
What is the life span of a takahe?
Sources vary greatly regarding the lifespan of the takahe. The most common information seems to suggest that the takahe can live between 14 and 20 years, but that this is reduced to around five years in the wild.
What year was the takahe discovered?
1989
Who are takahe predtors?
Fat People
Do takahe have wings?
Yes. Takahe are birds, and all birds have wings. Even flightless birds have wings, though they are of little or no use.
A New Zealand endangered native similar to Pukeko in shape and colouring but stockier starting with t?
The Takahe bird.
Why do takahes look like pukekos?
Takahe and pukeko are similar in appearance because, although the takahe is flightless and the pukeko is not, they are both members of the rail family (Rallidae).
