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rjcroy

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Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« on: September 17, 2016, 08:39:01 pm »
Kea might be the bane of many a fortress in DF. But in New Zealand, the only place where kea live in the real world, conservationists are worried about a rapid decline in population. There are only about 3000 to 4000 kea in the South Island of NZ.

There are some great photos at linked story of the kea's colourful plumage that shows when they are flying.

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201816416/curious-kea-in-trouble
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King Kitteh

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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2016, 08:55:50 pm »
But no love for Kakapo?

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Much friendlier and more endangered bird from New Zealand. Also found in Dwarf Fortress.
« Last Edit: September 17, 2016, 08:57:51 pm by King Kitteh »
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2016, 02:10:04 pm »
I think this thread title could be adapted into dwarf fortress, for maybe humans to be concerned about when the player hunts keas to extinction again?
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2016, 04:10:31 pm »
Quote from: King Kitteh on September 17, 2016, 08:55:50 pm
But no love for Kakapo?

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Much friendlier and more endangered bird from New Zealand. Also found in Dwarf Fortress.
The Kakapo, such odd creatures they are, burrowing flightless parrot and the largest one too.
Kind of like avian dwarves when you think about it.
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2016, 07:26:37 pm »
Yes. I've actually been trying to catch and tame some Kakapo in my current fort. So far have been unsuccessful...
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2016, 12:40:33 pm »
They are obviously pining for the fjords.
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2016, 04:03:09 pm »
These horrible creatures do nothing but steal silver hammers and things like that.  Good riddance!
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2016, 04:12:38 pm »
Quote from: rjcroy on September 17, 2016, 08:39:01 pm
There are some great photos at linked story of the kea's colourful plumage that shows when they are flying.
What's more impressive is seeing them tote an anvil when they are flying :)
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2016, 04:50:56 am »
Giant Kea's keep stealing lead stepladders from my fruit tree pickers.
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Re: Rapid decline in kea numbers 'alarming'
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2016, 01:10:39 pm »
Quote from: King Kitteh on September 18, 2016, 07:26:37 pm
Yes. I've actually been trying to catch and tame some Kakapo in my current fort. So far have been unsuccessful...
Kakapo are easy to find and tame, though it will likely involve the bird trying to rape your dwarfs head
https://youtu.be/Opv8vZ6RvB0?t=1m49s
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