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New Zealand's emblem is the flightless kiwi; its inhabitants having taken on the name of this unique and inquisitive bird.

In this brand new book by Alyse Boaz, you can learn what makes New Zealand's kiwi unique; where they may have originated from, their characteristics and relatives, their geographic areas and habitats, diet, bahaviour, and breeding.

All five species of kiwi are covered in this book; the Little Spotted Kiwi (Kiwi Pukupuku), Great Spotted Kiwi (Roroa), four geographic divisions of the North Island Brown Kiwi (Kiwi-Nui), Okarito Brown Kiwi (Rowi) and all three subspecies of the South Island Tokoeka.

The book also looks at their plight and what is being done to save this vulnerable and endangered bird.



Suitable for children of all ages through to curious adults.



Pages: 52

Dimensions: 295x210