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DNA study suggests kea are generalists, possible good news as the world warms.

The world's only 'alpine parrot' didn't choose to live in the mountains, scientists say - it moved there to avoid us.

With global warming decreasing the size of New Zealand's alpine zone, a University of Otago study found out what this means for our altitude-loving kea.

Alpine parrot may have fled to mountains to avoid people: study Chris Ciaccia For Dailymail.Com © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo Keas, a species of large parrots found in New Zealand's alpine regions, may have fled there to get away from humans, a new study suggests. The research notes there is evidence that the birds have adapted the area as their home because it was an area that has largely been untouched by humans. Study co-author and University of Otago associate professor Michael Knapp openly wondered 'if kea use the alpine zone as a retreat from human activity...

Sunday, 2 May 2021, 4:47 pm New Zealand’s newest pop princess VENICE today announces her debut national tour. The tour, titled Queen of the Night after her latest single, will see the funky singer/songwriter take her high energy concert to nine cities over the next few months. Venice performed Queen of the Night for the first time at her debut, sold out concert at The Civic in Auckland in November, wowing the audience and inspiring her to continue her journey. Feedback on the single was so positive that she garnered the support of industry heavyweights including Ratu Gordon who was the he...