Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.

Deep in the New Zealand forest, the booming thud of the kākāpō’s ancient mating ritual sounds more like a bass speaker than birdsong. What’s more, it risks falling silent forever. This sound comes ...

Deep in the New Zealand forest, the booming thud of the kākāpō’s ancient mating ritual sounds more like a bass speaker than birdsong. What’s more, it risks falling silent forever. This sound comes ...

"We are preparing for what might be the biggest breeding season since the program began 30 years ago," one conservationist said Conservationists in New Zealand are more optimistic than ever about ...

The kakapo, the world’s only flightless parrot, was once deemed a biological paradox – too heavy, too slow, and too appealing to predators to survive. Yet, this unique New Zealand native is now ...

Correction: A previous version of this article described the kākāpō as almost blind. It has nocturnal vision. Originally moved Jan. 14, 2021. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most ...