Leonardo DiCaprio Instagram – As the wild disappears from most cities around the world, New Zealand’s capital has been transformed by efforts to welcome native birds into its urban backyard.
Like many cities across the globe, human activity, habitat destruction, and invasive species had decimated Wellington’s birdlife. By the 1990s, many native species were on the brink of going locally extinct.
For example, in 2022, the @capital.kiwi project was launched as a community initiative to help reintroduce iconic Kiwis back into Wellington’s wilds after a 100-year absence. By restoring a wild, sustainable population of Kiwi to Wellington, they are making a significant contribution to saving this beloved species and #rewilding New Zealand.
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Photo credit: Capital Kiwi Project | Posted on 30/Apr/2024 22:49:15