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The takahe, a large flightless bird native to New Zealand, derives its name from the Māori word "takahē," which roughly translates to "to stamp" or "to tread." This name reflects the bird's behavior, as it is known for its strong presence and distinctive footfalls in its natural habitat. The takahe was once thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in the 1940s, leading to increased conservation efforts for this unique species.

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What is the scientific name of kakapo?

The scientific name of the only remaining takahe, the South Island takahe, is Porphyrio hochstetteri.


What is takahe's real name?

The scientific name is Porphyrio [Notornis] hochstetteriTakahe is a real name


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.


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