The birds, which once numbered around 12 million in New Zealand, have seen their population plummet to just 68,000, according to the Save the Kiwi charity, and conservation efforts have raised ...

In recent days, footage of Miami Zoo’s paid encounters with Paora the kiwi went viral, showing the bird being handled and passed around for selfies in broad daylight and under bright lights ...

Kiwi, the flightless bird that are a national symbol of New Zealand, are sensitive to handling and bright light. "We have offended a nation," a zoo spokesperson said.

The birds, which once numbered around 12 million in New Zealand, have seen their population plummet to just 68,000, according to the Save the Kiwi charity, and conservation efforts have raised ...

The footage sparked outcry among New Zealanders at home and abroad, who say the Kiwi, New Zealand's national bird, is being mistreated. Paōra was the first kiwi to hatch in Florida in 2019.

A US zoo has apologized after video showing a kiwi named Paora being handled by humans sparked outrage in New Zealand, where the species is the national bird. The protests began after video ...

Zoo Miami has apologized following an uproar over its treatment of a kiwi bird under its care. Footage emerged online showing Paōra, a male Kiwi bird, being petted by guests at the zoo's ...