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What type of bird is the kakapo?

Owl
Eagle
Parrot
Kiwi

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

The kakapo is endemic to, and can only be found in, which country?

Papua New Guinea
Madagascar
New Zealand
Australia

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Not quite.

What is the kakapo's conservation status?

Extinct in the wild
Critically endangered
Vulnerable
Least concern

Wonderful!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

The kakapo is the world's only parrot that is...

A carnivore
Completely silent
Able to swim underwater
Flightless

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True or false: Kapakos have a distinctive sweet and musty smell, like flowers and honey.

True
False

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Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What unique distinction does the kakapo hold in terms of its weight?

Its weight doubles during winter
It weighs the same as its closest relative, the kea
$Kakapo Trivia Quiz It is the world\'s heaviest parrot$ It is the world's heaviest parrot
$Kakapo Trivia Quiz It is the world\'s lightest flightless bird$ It is the world's lightest flightless bird

Magnificent!

Doh! 🤬

The name 'kākāpō' is a Māori language word. What is its English translation?

Night parrot
Heavy flyer
Green giant
Forest walker

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Not quite right. 😢

How many kakapo were alive at the lowest population point in the 1990s?

51
510
5,100
5

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Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Before human settlement, the kakapo had few natural predators. The introduction of which animals proved devastating to their population?

Possums, wallabies, and sheep
Spiders, snakes, and lizards
Rats, cats, and stoats
Kea, weka, and moa

Fabulous!

That was incorrect.

What is the primary defense mechanism a kakapo uses when it feels threatened?

Digging a hole to hide in
Freezing and relying on camouflage
Emitting a loud, terrifying screech
Aggressively charging the threat

Brilliant! 👍

That was incorrect.

What is the kakapo's primary diet?

Small mammals
Fish and insects
Only nectar
Plants, seeds, and fruit

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That was incorrect.

What is unusual about kakapo breeding frequency?

They breed only every 2 to 4 years
They breed twice daily
They never breed in captivity
They breed every month

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What is the name of the unique mating system where male kakapo gather to perform competitive displays?

Brood parasitism
Courting
Pair-bonding
Lekking

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Doh! 🤬

Unlike most parrots, kakapo are polygynous. What does this mean?

They mate for life with one partner
Males can mate with several females
They only breed during a full moon
Females are dominant over males

Sweet!

That was incorrect.

Kakapo have one of the longest life expectancies among birds. What is the estimated average lifespan?

Around 40 years
Around 60 years
Around 25 years
Around 120 years

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Doh! 🤬

True or false: The sound of the kakapo travels for about four kilometers and can be heard clearly from that far distance.

True
False

Bravo!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

The kakapo's face has a disc of fine feathers, similar to an owl's. What is the primary function of this facial disc?

Sound localization
For camouflage against bark
To attract a mate
To keep its face warm

Right on the money!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

As of early 2026, how many adult kakapo are there in the world?

Superb!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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