Kea are iconic among the mountains and forests of the South Island. They are charismatic and smart but are endangered due to predators like stoats and feral cats. Sadly, this kea nest at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park didn’t produce chicks likely due to the eggs being eaten. But there is hope. Monitoring shows predator control significantly improves kea nesting success and long-term survival. An ambitious plan to get rid of pests from Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is underway as part of Te Ma

This #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re starting with the kea, an Endangered parrot from New Zealand known for being one of the smartest (and most mischievous) birds in the world! 🦜 Our conservation partnership with the Kea Conservation Trust has taken us from the coastal forest and mountain ranges of New Zealand to behind-the-scenes coding sessions here in Colorado. While these clever kea cause chaos by dismantling roofs and investigating homes, they also face real dangers like toxic lead exposure.

Ajax The Kea Conservation Dog follows a passionate conservationist and his canine companions fight to save New Zealand’s kea. Ajax is a story of fear and hope for New Zealand’s unique wildlife told through the relationship of conservationist Corey and Ajax, his highly-trained border collie cross, as they voyage into remote and challenging parts of the New Zealand countryside to track down the world’s only mountain parrot, New Zealand’s endangered kea. Travel with these two friends as they brave

Kea Conservation Trust on Reels

Kea Conservation Trust on Reels

VIEW OUR LATEST KEA VIDEO - a massive thanks to our volunteer Kate Eyles for putting this together (in time for our Kea Konvention), using Roland Kahurangi's fantastic footage of our playful parrot teamed up with music from Kevin McCleod. | Kea Conservation Trust