Kapapo, the Endangered Bird

00:00:01,140The kakapo is a giant, green, flightless bird. A native of New Zealand, it had, indeed still has, a great deal of cultural and traditional significance to the Maori people who hunted it for food. It was plucked and eaten, and its feathers were individually woven into items of clothing, which were handed down through generations, creating a link with ancestors. Its skin was also used to create garments for the wives and daughters of leading chiefs. 00:00:33,540 Apart from the Maori pe...