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Takahē - the stocky cousin of the pukeko was once thought to be extinct. Since it's rediscovery in 1948, the takahē has been the focus of a hands on conservation effort to increase the population and save this beautiful, dinosaur of a bird.
Each tee is hand-printed to order using water based inks.
$5 from every adult tee is donated to Takahē Rescue and DOC
Takahē, is the inspiring story of the rediscovery and then recovery of the takahē, one of New Zealand’s most intriguing native birds. Once thought extinct, in 1948 Geoffrey Orbell found a small population living in a remote valley in the Murchison Mountains of Fiordland.
Alison Ballance charts the history of the Takahē Recovery Programme and the struggle to get the population to grow. After many setbacks, they have in recent years managed to build up a healthy population, which will pass 500 birds in 2023. This beautiful illustrated book is full of fascinating stories about the biology and lifestyle of this delightful bird.
Format: Hardback with dustjacket
Size: 250 x 200 mm
Published: May 2023
Grab yourself a luxury tea towel created for Rotoroa Island Trust to celebrate a wildlife sanctuary open to the public.
Original artwork by New Zealand artist Cathy Hansby, featuring Rotoroa Island's wildlife, flora and fascinating history.
These will brighten up your kitchen, or make a gorgeous gift.
Screen print on 100% premium pure cotton, generously sized at 50 x 70cm. This tea towel has cotton tape on the back corner for easy hanging.
Every purchase supports our island restoration; thank you!
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