The World’s Rarest Animals: Discovering Earth’s Elusive Species

<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/kakapo/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>kakapo</strong></a>, a large, nocturnal, flightless parrot native to New Zealand, is another critically endangered species, with a population of fewer than 250 individuals.</p> <p>Habitat loss, predation by invasive species, and their low reproduction rate contribute to the kakapo&rsquo;s endangered status.</p> <p>Conservation efforts, such as predator-free sanctuaries, are underway to help save these unique birds.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@alexnorthwood/the-worlds-rarest-animals-discovering-earth-s-elusive-species-305608f75753"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>