World’s fattest parrots have mating frenzy

Mongabay
Apr 18, 2026, 7:18 am106 ptsTrending
With an adult population of only 236, the kākāpō—the world’s largest parrot—was teetering on the brink extinction. But this year, they have been mating at a record pace, and hatched almost 100 healthy chicks so far. Watch the video to find out why these fat birds are having such a good year, and to…

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