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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The world’s only flightless parrot species was once thought to be doomed by design. The kakapo is too heavy, too slow and, frankly, too delicious to survive around ...
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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The world’s only flightless parrot species was once thought to be doomed by design. The ...