The critically endangered kākāpō population has reached 325 birds in New Zealand, its highest level in the recovery era and potentially in 75 years.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the capture, sale, and transport of African Grey parrots, a landmark decree to protect one of the world’s most trafficked bird species.
The population of New Zealand’s kakapo parrot has increased 25% within the last year thanks to a successful breeding season and artificial insemination.