Elllie the Kakapo Found Dead

Sad news from New Zealand. Ellie the Kakapo has been found dead. Stuff.co.nz has the story.

Kakapo Recovery rangers found her body last week, although there was no obvious sign of illness or injury. Data from Ellie's transmitter confirmed she had died about June 23.

Michal Palin's Kakapo Tweet of the Day

Monty Python alumni and world traveler Michael Palin recently recorded a flock of BBC Radio 4's "Tweet of the Day" podcasts, including our beloved Kakapo Parrot. Here's a few words from Michael on why he joined the series.

Five Northern White Rhinos Left

There are only 5 Northern White Rhinos left in the world after Angalifu died at San Diego Zoo. BBC News has the story.

Virunga

Coming to Netflix on 11/11.

From the forested depths of the African Congo, among the last of the mountain gorillas comes Virunga, an incredible true story of idealistic conservationists, armed militia, and the struggle to control Congo's rich natural resources. A new Netflix Original Documentary, Virunga details the brave people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of Africa long since forgotten. In the Virunga National Park, life flourishes with lush plant and wildlife -- and it's a battleground for rogue soldiers, opportunistic poachers, and a small band of embattled park rangers, the last line of defense to protect the heart and soul of the Eastern Congo.

The lives of lemurs, uploaded to the web

From the BBC...

Kakapo chick hatched!

Sirocco Kakapo (@Spokesbird) tweeted at 7:43 PM on Sun, Mar 02, 2014:

Skraaarrrk! I'm so very pleased to introduce you to the very first kākāpō chick of 2014: (https://twitter.com/Spokesbird/status/440286273073201152)

Kakapo chick imminent?

Sirocco Kakapo (@Spokesbird) tweeted at 1:31 PM on Sun, Mar 02, 2014:

Boom! Cheeping can be heard from inside Lisa's crushed-but-taped-up egg! Claws crossed for some good news today: (https://twitter.com/Spokesbird/status/440192597105971201)