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How can we spread the awareness of the population of kiwis dropping?. THIS IS HOW!!!. Okarito kiwi/ Rowi - only endangered Kiwi. Breeds of kiwis that are endangered. All species of kiwis are under threat but not all of them are endangered. Maori tribes killed Kiwis for their feathers.
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How can we spread the awareness of the population of kiwis dropping? THIS IS HOW!!!
Okarito kiwi/Rowi- only endangered Kiwi Breeds of kiwis that are endangered All species of kiwis are under threat but not all of them are endangered.
Maori tribes killed Kiwis for their feathers. • They used feathers for cloaks-worn usually by chiefs. • The English cut down habitats for buildings. • Maori no longer hunt, now protect from predators and make areas to live in. Why do/did people kill kiwis
What else kills kiwis. • Possums, stoats, ferrets, weasels, feral cats, wild boars, goats and dogs all kill kiwis for food. • Also kiwis get killed by traps and poison. • Kiwi eggs can be eaten by rats and other rodents.
Cat Owners • Keep cats inside at night, cats that roam free are dangerous to native wildlife. • Keep your cats well fed and watered. • Have your cat neutered or sprayed, so it cannot breed and produce unwanted. • Where possible, ensure your cat has a bell on its collar- this will alert native wildlife to the cats presence while hunting. • Never abandon unwanted cats as this is un fair to the animal and our native wildlife. Abandon cats will turn out like this. Warning!This is not a feral cat.
Dog owners • Ensure your dog cannot escape from the yard or kennel where its housed . • Always keep your dog secured at night. Dogs that roam free are dangerous to native wildlife. • Keep your dog well fed and watered. • Only exercise your dog in designated dog-exercise areas. • When visiting areas of native forest with your dogs as this is unfair to the animal and our native wildlife.
Survival • North Island 52% of the survival programs are in the North Island. • South Island 29% of survival programs are in the South Island. • Checkout these survival sites: • www.kiwisforkiwi.org/ • www.nzconservationtrust.org.nz/ • www.kamcom.co.nz/ • www.rainbowsprings.co.nz
So Remember… • More of our native forest must be protected! • Dog and cat owners must take control!!