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Kākāpō Recovery
What we do
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What we do at Kākāpō Recovery
Introduction
Find out about kākāpō conservation – present, past and future.
Bumper breeding season boosts Kākāpō population
Kākāpō numbers have increased from 197 to 252 in the 2022 breeding season, and there are now more of the endangered parrots than there have been for almost 50 years.
Current conservation
We manage kākāpō to ensure they are healthy and ready for breeding.
Research for the future
We research new ideas to improve the size and long-term health of the kākāpō population.
History
Discover the dramatic history of kākāpō, from despair to hope.
Technology
We develop and use new technology to manage kākāpō.
