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THE KIWI

THE KIWI. BY AIDAN. KIWI FACT FILE. Maori Name : Tokoeka Females are larger than males Birds weighing between 1.5 kgs Size is around 50 cm Eggs are laid from July through February Kiwi eat a wide variety of insect life Threats Habitat loss , introduced predators

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THE KIWI

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  1. THE KIWI BY AIDAN.

  2. KIWI FACT FILE • Maori Name :Tokoeka • Females are larger than males • Birds weighing between 1.5 kgs • Size is around 50 cm • Eggs are laid from July through February • Kiwi eat a wide variety of insect life • Threats Habitat loss , introduced predators • Conservation status : in serious decline

  3. THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF KIWIS • Brown kiwi. • Little spotted kiwi. • Great spotted kiwi. • Reddish brown kiwi. • White kiwi.

  4. THE HISTORY • In recent years the Māori always protect the kiwi. • In the past Māori wore cloaks made out of kiwi fur. • They also ate the kiwi. That is bad isn't it? • They are now protected animals.

  5. THE ENEMIES OF THE KIWI • Weasels • Cats • Dogs • Rats • Wild dogs • Other traps set to catch other animals

  6. HOW HAS THE KIWI INFLUENCED NZ’S IDENTITY?`+ • We get called kiwi’s by people in other countries. • New Zealand has named their league team after the kiwi. • Used as a symbol • Used in Maori stories with the God of nature • Tourist attraction

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