Rare New Zealand white kiwi dies after surgery to remove lodged egg
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Manukura, a rare white kiwi, was hospitalized when caretakers noticed that she wasn t eating and had lost weight. Photo courtesy Environmental Conservation Organization/Facebook
Dec. 28 (UPI) A rare 9-year-old white kiwi living at a wildlife center in New Zealand has died after it had surgery to remove an infertile egg that became stuck inside.
The North Island kiwi, named Manukura, became part of the Pukaha Wildlife Center family and gained worldwide attention in 2011 when she was the first white kiwi ever hatched in captivity.
Advertisement It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our dear friend Manukura, said a message Sunday on a memorial Facebook page for Manukura.
Rare white kiwi that inspired books and toys dies after surgery
Operation was ordered after staff noticed Manukura had not been eating and was losing weight
Manukura, a rare white kiwi chick, seen in June 2011
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A New Zealand wildlife centre is in mourning after the death of a rare white kiwi.
Manukura, the female North Island Brown Kiwi, which hatched in 2011 and gained national fame for her white feathers, died following surgery on Sunday.
Emily Court, Pūkaha wildlife centre’s general manager, told New Zealand news website Stuff that staff noticed Manukura had not been eating and was losing weight in early December.
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