Unexpected post-release behaviours of reintroduced kakapo
Andrew Digby, Scott W. Forrest, Daryl Eason, Natasha J. Klappstein, Dan Howie, Craig Montgomerie, Janelle Ward, Kākāpō Recovery Team, Tāne Davis, Deidre Vercoe
The paper analyzes the spatial behavior of reintroduced kakapo in a novel environment, finding unexpected mobility, synchronized movement, and habitat selection preferences.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition