Incredible Kea EcoSpot
Kea are nationally endangered mountain parrots that live on the southern island of New Zealand. Kea are famous for their insatable curiosity, intelligence, playfulness, and their ability to adapt to changing circumstances. These characteristics have at times put them in conflict with people. Often described as cheeky or mischievous, kea are one of the most charismatic animals in the world. They need our support and protection to ensure their future.
Monday, September 8, 2014
New Kea Exhibit at Cincinnati Zoo
Check out the new Kea Exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo!
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Two Kea Chicks Hatch at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
We are happy to report the 2 kea chicks hatched in April at the Cincinnati Zoo are doing well! Both are male and were named Sheldon and Dennis. Updated pictures are posted in "My Picasa Photos."
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Support Kea Conservation
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's
Project Saving Species
is partnering with the Kea Conservation Trust to study wild kea populations and reduce environmental threats in their habitat. You can support kea conservation by making a donation or purchasing buttons.
Buttons $2.00 Each
Visit us at the Kea Encounter during Festival of Lights and Penguin Days, or email Jackie at jackie.bray@incrediblekea.com to donate or purchase buttons. Thank you for your support!
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Problem Solving: Kea vs. Crow
Researchers from Vienna and Oxford continue to explore the technical skills and innovation of the kea parrot and the New Caledonian crow, arguably the two most intelligent avian species in the world. The shape of the kea's beak makes it impossible for the bird to hold the stick tool straight out in front of it, so the kea must be creative to complete the tasks.
Read more at : http://goodnews.ws/blog/2011/06/15/parrots-and-crows-show-their-inventive-side/
The research paper by Alice M. I. Auersperg, Auguste M. P. von Bayern, Gyula K. Gajdon, Ludwig Huber, and Alex Kacelnik can be accessed at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0020231
Read more at : http://goodnews.ws/blog/2011/06/15/parrots-and-crows-show-their-inventive-side/
The research paper by Alice M. I. Auersperg, Auguste M. P. von Bayern, Gyula K. Gajdon, Ludwig Huber, and Alex Kacelnik can be accessed at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0020231
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Tool Use in Kea
The Dominion Post published a video by researcher Alice Auersperg at the University of Vienna confirming tool use in kea. The story can be viewed at http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5086247/Kea-prove-they-are-smarter-than-most#share .
The research paper by Alice M.I. Auersperg, Gyula K. Gajdon, and Ludwig Huber can be accessed at http://academic.reed.edu/biology/courses/bio342/2010_syllabus/Study_questions/Nov22/AMNE.pdf .
The research paper by Alice M.I. Auersperg, Gyula K. Gajdon, and Ludwig Huber can be accessed at http://academic.reed.edu/biology/courses/bio342/2010_syllabus/Study_questions/Nov22/AMNE.pdf .
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Kea Conservation Trust Video
Roland Kahurangi has created a wonderful video for the Kea Conservation Trust that explains the challenges faced by kea in the wild. The KCT works tirelessly, in cooperation with other organizations, to resolve human-kea conflicts and protect this priceless species from extinction. Please support their efforts by becoming a member or making a donation at: http://www.keaconservation.co.nz/ .
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Kea Parrot Intelligence
Research regarding the intelligence of kea confirms kea are able to plan ahead and contemplate solutions to complex problems. New Zealand Channel 3 News reports kea are never to be underestimated!
http://www.3news.co.nz/Are-keas-smarter-than-we-think-/tabid/367/articleID/171132/Default.aspx
http://www.3news.co.nz/Are-keas-smarter-than-we-think-/tabid/367/articleID/171132/Default.aspx
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thane talks about the Kea
Cincinnati Zoo's Thane Maynard talks about the wonderful kea. Callie is being her sweet self, but Nestor takes exception to being ignored!
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Cincinnati Zoo Recycling Animals
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the greenest zoo in America. The zoo is so green even the animals recycle! Thane Maynard highlights the zoo's recycling animals, including my friend, Callie the kea.
Antonio is fascinated by the camera. If only the videographer would hold it still!
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Photogenic Kea
If you have photographs of the kea that you would like to share, contact me! You can also enter our photo contest!
Christmas photos by Dylan Burroughs at the Cincinnati Zoo
Christmas photos by Dylan Burroughs at the Cincinnati Zoo
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