|aKakapo rescue : |bsaving the world's strangest parrot / |ctext by Sy Montgomery ; photographs by Nic Bishop
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|aSaving the world's strangest parrot
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|aBoston : |bHoughton Mifflin Books for Children, |cc2010
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|a74 p. : |bcol. ill., col. map ; |c24 x 29 cm.
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|aScientists in the field
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|aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 73) and index
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|aOn remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last 91 kakapo parrots on earth. Originally this bird numbered in the millions before humans brought predators to the islands. Now on the isolated island refuge, a team of scientists is trying to restore the kakapo population
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|aKakapo--Conservation--Juvenile literature
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|aKakapo--Juvenile literature
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|aBishop, Nic|d1955-
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|uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1012/2009045250-b.html|3Contributor biographical information
On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birdshe largest and most unusual parrots on earthave suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.
On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birdshe largest and most unusual parrots on earthave suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.