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To ensure the survival of the rowi kiwi, conservationists engage in meticulous strategies, including recovering eggs from nests and hatching them in safe environments. Each egg is an extraordinary find—massive relative to the bird's size, with the embryos needing special care and conditions to thrive.
At the West Coast Wildlife Centre, these eggs undergo a careful hatching process. Unique among birds, kiwi chicks emerge fully developed and independent, allowing them to fend for themselves and adapt quickly to their wild surroundings.