HAWAIIAN NENE
This unique bird is the official bird of Hawaii,and is found no where else in the world. A century ago these Nene [pronounced Nay-Nay} or Hawaiian Geese, were fairly abundant on Maui and Hawii. Nene have declined greatly in numbers due to hunting,before they were protected by law,and to being eaten by animals such as wild pigs and wild dogs that were introduced by man. In 1949,the Hawaiian Board Of Agriculture And Forestry very wisely a Nene restoration project using birds loaned by Mr. Herbert Simpson of Hilo,who had the world's only captive Nene flock. This program to increase Nene in the wild,involves rearing captive birds,releasing them to join wild Nene,setting aside special sanctuary areas,rigid protection,and continuing research on these rare birds.
The Honolulu Zoo has actively cooperated with this vigorous conservation program that has attracted world wide interest.
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