“Following a very fruitful breeding season, the number of critically endangered kākāpō parrots in New Zealand has grown to 325, up from just 51 in 1995.”
Kākāpō parrots are huge compared to most parrots, and weigh up to 9 pounds. The kākāpō is the heaviest species of parrot on Earth. The kākāpō is the only flightless parrot. “The kākāpō is curious by nature and has been known to interact with humans.” It has a musty sweet smell, and a reported lifespan of up to 100 years.
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