標題: [貼圖] cute white Kiwi [打印本頁] 作者: netaccess 時間: 2011-5-26 08:37 AM 標題: cute white Kiwi
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Manukura was born on 1 May. As far as we know he is the first white kiwi born in captivity.
He is certainly the first born at Pukaha.
He was named by local iwi Rangitane o Wairarapa.
Elders from the iwi saw the chick as a tohu (sign) of new beginnings and so has blessed him with this lovely name.
Translated it means - of chiefly status.
Manukura is not an albino but the rare offspring off North Island brown kiwi that were transferred from Little Barrier Island to Pukaha in May last year.
You may have a wee peep at Manukura by clicking here. Please press the white PLAY button and the sound comes in a few seconds. www.vimeo.com/jetproductions/manukura
