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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: The Ambitious Effort to Save New Zealand’s Iconic Bird
Description: The kiwi, an adorable flightless bird from New Zealand, is disappearing, largely because of invasive species brought to the country’s islands by humans. So New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating rats, possums and other invasive animals that threaten the country’s biodiversity.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy