A Night in the Bush

On a quiet night in a New Zealand forest, a kiwi called Koro left his shelter beneath a tangle of roots. He could not fly, but his strong legs carried him across the forest floor. Soft, shaggy feathers covered his body, and his small wings were hidden underneath them. Koro searched for a meal in the damp earth. Instead of relying on sight, he pushed his long beak into the soil and sniffed. His nostrils sat near the tip of his beak, helping him locate worms and insects. He also ate fallen fruit and berries. As the sky began to lighten, Koro returned to his shelter. Kiwis are nocturnal, so they are usually busy at night and rest during the day. A kiwi’s life begins in a surprisingly sturdy way: a chick hatches with feathers and can soon find its own food. Before the chick hatches, its father keeps the egg warm for around 75 days. With care and protection, some kiwis may live for several decades in the wild.

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