Kiwi Birds Return to Wellington Hills After 100 Years

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•Kiwi birds had been absent from Wellington hills for approximately 100 years.
•The return was driven by a citizen campaign focused on wildlife restoration.
•The reintroduction took place in the hills surrounding New Zealand's capital city.
•Kiwi birds are a national symbol of New Zealand and important for ecological balance.

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▸If local conservation groups maintain predator control and habitat protection then kiwi populations in Wellington hills could establish and grow, benefiting local biodiversity and eco-tourism.

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WESTFrance24 - World (EN)New Zealand's kiwi bird returns to Wellington hills after a century-long absence REGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalA citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence

Kiwi birds have been reintroduced to the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, ending a century-long absence. This return is the result of a citizen-led campaign aimed at restoring native wildlife to the capital region. The reintroduction helps boost local biodiversity and raises awareness about conservation efforts in urban areas.