Emu Chicks Saved by Conservationist | Auckland News

A conservationist’s 60th birthday turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when he stumbled upon an emu nest—only to find one chick missing and the dad gone. With just two chicks left, he’s now hand-raising them by firelight on wool mats, hoping to release them safely while battling invasive feral cats that threaten native birds. Though emus aren’t officially protected, their wild populations in Ruatōria reveal a bigger fight against predators—and maybe even bright collars for tracking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d86a4b48a114b3dd