The kakapo has been classified as a critically endangered species since 2000. Predators and competitors such as rats, weasels, cats, and ferrets contributed to its decline. After kakapos on Stewart Island were threatened by feral cats, the government moved 61 birds to three predator-free offshore island sanctuaries. Conservation efforts also include supplementary feeding and artificial incubation to increase breeding success. About 100 to 150 kakapos remain.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style