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Summary of Transcript:
The video is a virtual tour of Trevor Zoo, where Justin Defour, one of the head student curators, talks about the Kia, the only alpine parrot in the world. He covers their intelligence, habitat, breeding, and diet. The Trevor Zoo relies on public visitation to continue its conservation programs and welcomes visitors daily. The zoo is also a community service program for about 60 students from Millbrook who work there to feed, clean and provide enrichment for the animals.
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Summary of Description:
In Episode 121 of “Live From the Trevor Zoo,” Head Student Curator Justin DeFour talks about the Kea, one of the most intelligent birds in the world. The Trevor Zoo has two Kea named Penny and Addie, and the NGO Kea Conservation Trust supports them. DeFour also mentions the Kea Database, a citizen science project that records kea observations in an online database. He shares some interesting videos about keas and invites viewers to visit Trevor Zoo’s live cameras and website for more information. Viewers can also support the zoo by going to their donation page.
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LIVE From the Trevor Zoo – Episode 121: Exploring the Kea with Justin DeFour ’21, Head Student Curator
Head Student Curator Justin DeFour takes viewers on an educational tour of the Trevor Zoo, home to a pair of Kea parrots. Today’s episode focuses on one of the smartest bird species in the world, the Kea.
Introduction to Kea
Keas are native to New Zealand’s Southern Alps and are considered the only alpine parrot species in the world. They are intelligent, curious, and social birds known for their playfulness and naughty behavior. They have a reputation for being notorious thieves and opportunistic feeders.
Kea Conservation
Unfortunately, keas are considered endangered due to their vulnerability to predation by invasive species, habitat destruction, and illegal hunting. To address this problem, the NGO Kea Conservation Trust was founded in 2006 to protect this intelligent bird. They aim to promote awareness, research, and conservation of Kea through various programs and initiatives. You can visit their website to learn more about their work.
The Kea Database
A citizen science project called the Kea Database was launched to aid in kea conservation in 2017. This project allows individuals to record kea observations in an online database, which provides valuable information for research and conservation efforts. By reporting your comments, you can help to protect Kea and assess the progress of conservation measures.
Kea in Action
During the live stream, viewers can witness the playful antics of Penny and Addie, the two key residents at the Trevor Zoo. The camera captures their energy, intelligence, and curiosity as they play with their toys and investigate their environment.
Videos of Keas
Viewers can watch online videos showcasing their intelligence and playfulness to learn more about keas, like the “Sneaky Kea Raids a Garbage Bin” by the BBC or “Kea Parrots Playing with Snowballs & Discovering One to be Particularly Intriguing!” by National Geographic.
Support the Trevor Zoo
To learn more about the Trevor Zoo and the animals they nurture, visit their website and browse their live camera feeds to catch a glimpse of their residents. To support their work, you can donate to the zoo on their website.
Stay Connected With the Trevor Zoo
To stay informed on the latest zoo news, animal updates, and events, connect with the Trevor Zoo on their social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Conclusion
In conclusion, keas are fascinating and intelligent birds that require our protection and support. Thanks to the efforts of organizations such as Kea Conservation Trust and citizen science projects such as the Kea Database, we can continue studying, learning, and preserving this unique bird species.
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Source Description
LIVE From the Trevor Zoo – Episode 121
Kea with Justin DeFour ’21, Head Student Curator
Episode streamed live on Facebook, November 18th, 2020
Join Head Student Curator Justin DeFour, as we learn about the Kea, one of the most intelligent birds in the world! We have two Kea at the Trevor Zoo – Penny and Addie.
Kea conservation is supported by the NGO Kea Conservation Trust, founded in 2006 to protect Kea. You can visit their website at https://www.keaconservation.co.nz/
A citizen science project called the Kea Database was launched in 2017 that allows for recording Kea observations in an online database.
https://keadatabase.nz/
Some interesting videos about Keas:
Sneaky Kea Raids A Garbage Bin | The Smartest Parrot | BBC Earth
That’s One Smart Bird | Animal All-Stars
Kea Parrots Play With Snowballs & Discover One To Be Particularly Intriguing!
The parrots that understand probabilities
Kea Parrot Has an Appetite for Flesh
For more information on the Trevor Zoo and Millbrook School, check out our live cameras at http://www.millbrook.org/trevorzoolive.
If you want to support the Trevor Zoo, please go to http://www.millbrook.org/zoodonations.
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