On 3 August 2005, New Zealand Post issued the WWF stamp series features the kakapo as an extraordinary bird. Alongside this issue stamps, the officially first day cover also released as the local WWF cover. The cover depicts the feather of Kakapo and has post marked with WWF logo.
The Kakapo is an extraordinary bird, found only in New Zealand. Its a wonderful, cuddle and smart giant flightless parrot. The size up to 60 cm long and weighing to 3.50 kg. Kakapo is nocturnal creature. Solitary by nature, kakapo live mainly on the ground, although they can climb surprisingly well.
Today, kakapo are officially extinct on the main land. The populations around 86 birds have been moved to the design reserves area, where they are being patiently encourage to breed.
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