Animals show resilience and luck in nature's battle, inspiring us to protect endangered species and promote conservation ...

The South Island takahe, scientific name Porphyrio hochstetteri, was declared extinct by ornithologists in 1898. However, hidden away in remote alpine valleys, the bird somehow survived.

"Until New Zealand is predator-free, any new wild site for takahē will have a level of predation threat. This is the reality our native birds face daily on the mainland," said Deidre. "Current ...