leave the female to raise the chicks alone. Females will give
birth to about 2 to 3 eggs every 2 to 5 years, which will hatch
after about 30 days. The chicks won't reach sexual maturity
until they are 9 or 10 years old.
If they can survive long
enough,
however, they can
grow up to be 60 years old,
and
some may even survive almost 100 years.
The kakapo is a critically endangered species, with fewer
than 150 left. Over hunting, slow reproduction and loss of
natural habitat have been their greatest threats throughout
history. Hopefully, something can be done soon before the
kakapo is lost to this world completely. After all, such a
unique parrot deserves to live and prosper for future
generations to see.
1. The first paragraph mainly tells us something about ________.
A. the kakapo's habitat
B. the kakapo's physical appearance
C. the kakapo's lifestyle
D. functions of the kakapo's wings and feet
2. The kakapo is called the owl parrot mainly because________.
A. they carry out their activities at night
B. they spend most of their time alone
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