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23 pages
illustrations.
On cover: Uncovering the secret lives of these iconic birds.
Summary: This book contains facts about kiwi. A national symbol and cultural icon of New Zealand, kiwi are remarkable birds in many ways.They are the only birds in the world to have nostrils at the end of their beak, helping them to find food as they snuffle around on the forest floor. Kiwi eggs are huge for the size of the bird up to one fifth of the female's body weight. Each spread covers a different aspect of Kiwi life, from special adaptations and conserving kiwi to information on their closest relatives and where they live. (Publisher)
Did you know? (New Holland Publishers)