THE KIWI
Sir, —Wo have just read of two cases where kiwis wcye prevented from hatching their eggs—the latter being removed and presented to a museum. The kiwis will not 4iavo much chance to increase if thfiir eggs are to he exhibited in museums for bird lovers to admire (a lost kiwi and an empty shell). As a forest explorer for many years throughout the King Country, I have noticed a marked increase in these fine birds, due mostly to the decrease in weasels. This family of bloodsucking species are gradually clearing the forests of rats and mice, consequently their food is becoming scarce and bringing them more into the open country where their particular food is more plentiful and easier secured. To gite these birds a better chance to breed and increase, the Animals Protection Act should be strictly enforced, particularly among the natives in the King Country ? wheio the Maoris are keen on obtaining the kiwi skins (feathered) for mats and cloaks. Weka.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21274, 30 August 1932, Page 13
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