Quoting Andrew Digby
New Zealand's critically endangered kakapo population reached 325 birds after a record breeding season, up from just 51 in 1995.
Andrew Digby reported that the kakapo population has reached 325 birds after chicks from this year's record breeding season matured into juveniles. The species numbered only 51 individuals in 1995. He framed the recovery as evidence that sustained conservation effort can save critically endangered species.
- Kakapo population grew from 51 birds in 1995 to 325
- Record breeding season chicks added to the population as juveniles
- Cited as proof that sustained conservation effort can recover a species
325 #kakapo! The chicks from this year's record breeding season are now juveniles and so have been added to the population. In 1995 there were just 51 kākāpō left. Recovery of critically endangered species is possible with sustained effort. — Andrew Digby , providing the best news of the year Tags: kakapo
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