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Lorraine
The Wicked Witch of the North
You would not think it but that cute little bird can produce a mighty kick with those little legs...and draw blood. They are very territorial, and aggressive to boot.
This is a great page to read and also documents the danger kiwi (you don't pluralise the kiwi bird, only the Kiwi human) face. That story at the start of the article occurred barely 10ks from where I live, it was heartbreaking. But reading about 'Pete'? That was great!
Kiwi Information -- and Myths
This is a great page to read and also documents the danger kiwi (you don't pluralise the kiwi bird, only the Kiwi human) face. That story at the start of the article occurred barely 10ks from where I live, it was heartbreaking. But reading about 'Pete'? That was great!
Kiwi Information -- and Myths
I had to look up Australian Drop Bears. I had no idea it was related to a Koala, which always looks so cute, but the Drop bears are predatory carnivorous versions.
You read my mind Lorraine...edited to add @MissB, they may look cuddly but they have a very bad rep for spitting and biting.
Actually most do do this behavior (preening) though I don't have too many poses for it in my bird collection...
Yes, most kiwis are very territorial and will engage in aggressive behaviors when approached. They make snorting sounds, hiss and do bill-snaps in threatening situations. If that doesn't work, then the claws come out.
Oh, this is so cool Ken! Sweet indeed!
couple of thoughts.... It makes sense the Kiwi's claws/feet would be dangerous, since they can dig those burrows in the ground to live in!!! I did not know Kiwi were endangered.... the reality of this part of nature is so depressing... soon Ken's birds will be the last "living" remnants ....!?
Hmmm why didn't the Kiwi kill that dog? Seems like one could have.... ? and I wonder if they have a "captive breeding program" to breed them back up and release them?
and an unrelated thought: looking at Ken's way of modeling the mesh for a more fluffy/hairy look makes me think there's a way to put med=long HAIR on other animals, so then they would not need either the DS or poser hair mechanics!
Hmmm why didn't the Kiwi kill that dog? Seems like one could have.... ? and I wonder if they have a "captive breeding program" to breed them back up and release them?
and an unrelated thought: looking at Ken's way of modeling the mesh for a more fluffy/hairy look makes me think there's a way to put med=long HAIR on other animals, so then they would not need either the DS or poser hair mechanics!
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Lorraine
The Wicked Witch of the North
The kiwi is only the size of a chook, a domestic hen. The dog was a big one and the kiwi didn't stand a chance. In fact kiwi don't stand a chance from any dog really except maybe handbag or toy dogs. There are now kiwi zones around NZ where people undertake not to have dogs, fenced and trapped areas where predators can't get in and people are becoming very aware of the danger. But it still only takes one careless or uncaring owner for kiwi to be killed.
That's sort of like some of the areas in Melbourne where you can't own a cat unless it's an inside cat. The area I live in doesn't do that but we don't have a lot of native bush still intact. We do have a valley area where they have done replanting and have set it up to encourage water birds...but we have a lot of rabbits and foxes all introduced species down there also.
That's like a lot of places on the other side of Melbourne...out near Healesville and places like it. Some councils are quite strict about it. Depends on the location and how close to native bush you are. We're in a fairly urban area so you just have to register the cat...mine has a little microchip also. Generally she is an inside cat but she is very good at escaping. I will sometimes let her out while I water the garden...she doesn't go far. When my husband does she hides under the house from him...and won't come back inside.