Scientists use special ‘squeezing’ and electrical probes to collect sperm from endangered kākāpō
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The kākāpō, a critically endangered parrot from New Zealand, faces severe reproductive challenges due to low productivity and genetic inbreeding. Conservationists are using artificial insemination to improve fertility and preserve genetic diversity. Despite initial successes, the process has been complex and requires expert intervention. The Kākāpō Team plans to continue these efforts in the 2026 breeding season. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)