Question

What are the predators of kiwis?                  

Answer 1

The main predators of kiwis are introduced mammalian predators, such as stoats, ferrets, weasels, cats, dogs, rats, and possums. These predators pose a major threat to kiwis as they prey on eggs, chicks and adult kiwis. Other predators include birds of prey such as the harrier hawk and the morepork, which hunt adult kiwis, and large snakes, which are thought to have preyed upon kiwis in the past.

Answer 2

Kiwis have evolved in the absence of mammalian predators, which has made them vulnerable to introduced predators such as stoats, rats, possums, and feral cats. These predators prey on kiwi eggs, chicks, and adults, and are responsible for the decline of kiwi populations throughout New Zealand. To protect kiwis, conservation efforts have focused on removing introduced predators from kiwi habitats, using predator-proof fencing, and implementing other measures to reduce the impact of predators on kiwi populations.