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Saving Wānanga

The true story of a kea rescue

Kris Herbert and illustrated by Dїne

Available October 2024

The true story of Wānanga, a kea from Arthur’s Pass that was poisoned by lead. Taken to an animal hospital in Christchurch, he recovered after treatment and happily returned to his home in the mountains. Kea are the world’s only alpine parrot, highly intelligent and famous for their cheeky, often naughty behaviour. They are, however, endangered, and while predators are the main reason for this, they are also very vulnerable to lead poisoning from lead-head nails on iron roofs. Beautifully illustrated, this conservation story with a ‘happy ending’ will appeal to children, ages 5 – 10.

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ISBN: 9781988550671 Product code: 6329 Categories: ,

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The true story of Wānanga, a kea that was poisoned by lead, but recovered to be released again into the wild. Kea are the world’s only alpine parrot, highly intelligent and famous for their cheeky, often naughty behaviour. They are, however, endangered, and while predators are the main reason for this, they are also very vulnerable to lead poisoning from lead-head nails on iron roofs. Saving Wānanga is the true story of a kea from Arthur’s Pass. Wānanga was being studied by a kea researcher when it became obvious that he was very sick. Testing revealed that he had lead poisoning, and so he was taken to an animal hospital in Christchurch. Happily, he was treated and recovered, and was taken back to the mountains where he was released, and thrives to this day. This delightful story will have great appeal for children, who are endlessly charmed by these wonderful, popular birds, and will appreciate a hopeful story of survival and conservation in action.

Additional information

Weight .350 kg
ISBN

9781988550671

Pages

32

Size

240 x 260mm

Format

Paperback

Author

Kris Herbert and illustrated by Dїne

Published

October 2024

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