Study reveals 80% of kākāpō parrot parasites disappeared during conservation efforts, highlighting overlooked co-extinction ...

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An intriguing new study reveals that over 80% of parasites found in the ancient poo of New Zealand’s endangered kākāpō have ...

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The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled.

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