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Kiwis don’t like noisy visitors
Loud sounds can generate abnormal behaviour in iconic birds in captivity.
A North Island brown kiwi at Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Rotorua. Credit: The.Rohit/Wikicommons
The noises people make when visiting kiwis in captivity – such as talking or mobile phones ringing – can upset the cherished New Zealand birds, according to a new study.
Researchers led by Katie Davison from the University of Waikato observed abnormal pacing and startle reactions in response to environmental noise (heavy rainfall hitting the roof) and keeper disturbances as well, but visitors seemed to have the greatest impact.
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