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Protect the Kiwis: Spreading Awareness for Endangered Species

Help spread awareness about the endangered Okarito kiwi/Rowi breed and the threats faced by all kiwi species. Learn about historical reasons for kiwi killings, current dangers, and how to prevent harm, with tips for cat and dog owners to protect native wildlife. Discover survival programs and resources to support kiwi conservation efforts. Join the movement to save our unique kiwi population!

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Protect the Kiwis: Spreading Awareness for Endangered Species

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  1. How can we spread the awareness of the population of kiwis dropping? THIS IS HOW!!!

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. So Remember… • More of our native forest must be protected! • Dog and cat owners must take control!!

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