April 18, 2019 2:13 PM

Kakapow! Rare world's fattest parrot has record breeding season

The world's fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season. New Zealand scientists said that climate change is possibly aiding the species' unique mating spree.<br />''<br />''Less than 50 years after the flightless nocturnal bird was thought to have been extinct, at least 75 chicks are expected to survive this year. <br />''<br />''Scientists state that the last of 249 eggs laid as part of a breeding programme wi...

April 18, 2019 2:13 PM

Kakapow! Rare world's fattest parrot has record breeding season

The world's fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season. New Zealand scientists said that climate change is possibly aiding the species' unique mating spree.<br />''<br />''Less than 50 years after the flightless nocturnal bird was thought to have been extinct, at least 75 chicks are expected to survive this year. <br />''<br />''Scientists state that the last of 249 eggs laid as part of a breeding programme wi...