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Kiwi
Basic Information
Adaptations
Causes of Endangerment
Fun Facts
The Kiwi is only known bird to have external nostrils at the end of its bill.
The kiwi is the smallest living member of the ratite family, a group of flightless birds.
The female is larger than the male.
The male usually looks after the egg.
It has an average body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.
A Kiwi egg is 20% of the females weight, compared to 2% for an Ostrich.
The Okarito Kiwi may live up to be 100 years old.
The word 'Kiwi' is also an informal word used to call New Zealanders.
