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The main predators of a kiwi are introduced species, including ferrets, stoats, cats, and dogs. Some animals such as weasels and rats are thought to eat the kiwi eggs. These creatures account for up to 95% of kiwi deaths.

Since Kiwi are unable to fly, it is harder for them to protect themselves from these predators.

Prior to European occupation of New Zealand, the main predator of kiwi was Haast's Eagle. This bird is now extinct.
Rats, stoats, weasels, possums, feral cats, dogs all predate on the kiwi or kiwi eggs

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