There is a big diff between an endangered bird that is protected by law & animals domesticated for the purposes of eating. There are also wild animals that (in most cases due to man's intervention) have become pests & need to have populations controlled, in which case hunting them for food is a very good option. Vegan's only exist in westernised society where they can purchase enough nutrients to survive, vegan's have no place in a natural world. Check my other vids terra :)
Kiwis are endangered, so no, but human beings are omnivores. To be healthy we need a to eat both plants and animals. Sure factory farming makes for unhealthy meat and should be avoided, other responsibly raised stuff is ok.
The way I look at it is this, all living things' lives should be appreciated, that includes plants, but we are part of nature and the food chain. We should not feel guilty that we have to kill in order to survive, just appreciate the lives we take to do so.
Where was this one filmed? I saw three today in Russell off a little, quiet trail. Pretty sweet little snuffling sound they make. I thought they were pigs at first, but then caught sight of them and knew what I was looking at. Pretty cool!
Even though kiwis can't fly, they are capable of other weird things. In fact, they have many mammalian traits, like their good sense of smell for example! :)
When I moved to New Zealand when I was 8, I was expecting little tiny birds the size of kiwis. And then BAM! I was thrown off, but they are still pretty cute!
I always wanted a kiwi and have discussed it many times with many people. I imagine they are impossible to acquire as pets? I would name it Don Kiwi-ote
They are an endangered bird, come to NZ and find a wild one... although it might be hard because a very very small percentage of the NZ population have ever seen one in the wild.
They are usually noctural as well and hate bright light.
Yep, uses the long beak as a third leg when it walks and the nostrils are at the end of the beak... they fill up with dirt and the kiwi snorts it back out every now and then, which makes a sneezey whistling noise... funny to watch those creatures
They are so sweeet
idakri1999 4 months ago
@TerraNovaNow Tell your beloved animals not to eat each other, and then you got my vote!
domu007 8 months ago
I see most of you love kiwis and other cute animals... and so do I...
But this love must lead us to something!
Something like extending that LOVE to ALL ANIMALS, and ALL BEINGS...
That means, DON'T EAT THEM!
You wouldn't eat a kiwi!
Don't eat a chicken, then...
Don't eat cows, pigs...
GO VEGAN!
TerraNovaNow 8 months ago
@TerraNovaNow
There is a big diff between an endangered bird that is protected by law & animals domesticated for the purposes of eating. There are also wild animals that (in most cases due to man's intervention) have become pests & need to have populations controlled, in which case hunting them for food is a very good option. Vegan's only exist in westernised society where they can purchase enough nutrients to survive, vegan's have no place in a natural world. Check my other vids terra :)
NZWildThings 8 months ago
@TerraNovaNow get the hell out of here peta, i just want to see kiwis, not hear u bitch about how we cant eat meat.
MrTroll199 8 months ago
@TerraNovaNow
Kiwis are endangered, so no, but human beings are omnivores. To be healthy we need a to eat both plants and animals. Sure factory farming makes for unhealthy meat and should be avoided, other responsibly raised stuff is ok.
The way I look at it is this, all living things' lives should be appreciated, that includes plants, but we are part of nature and the food chain. We should not feel guilty that we have to kill in order to survive, just appreciate the lives we take to do so.
katsomeday1 7 months ago
@TerraNovaNow i love kiwis!!! especially with fried dipped in ketchup and a side of veal and bunny
sumofsumstuff 7 months ago
@TerraNovaNow I'd eat a Kiwi.
sircork 2 months ago
Where was this one filmed? I saw three today in Russell off a little, quiet trail. Pretty sweet little snuffling sound they make. I thought they were pigs at first, but then caught sight of them and knew what I was looking at. Pretty cool!
gusskimo 9 months ago
@gusskimo
Stewart Island
NZWildThings 8 months ago
cute :)
kitty2fun 10 months ago
Many thanks, such a wonderful creature. I would love to visit New Zealand and if possible see it for real. Something special about it.
massmouth 11 months ago
Such a good video, really good quality thank-you :)
ht76845 1 year ago
Kiwi's are so cute!!
xb00mdeeboomx 1 year ago
Gorgeous, and so precious to this planet!
~Peace~
FallenFaith1 1 year ago
a Cute Pokemon!! XD
kinismaster 1 year ago
Fascinating view of this unique creature.
JimTLonW6 1 year ago
in th end kiwis are awsome...period
LizardGuy117 1 year ago
Poor kiwis :(
Their without any wings and they're almost dying to extinction...
Poor, cute kiwis :<
TheDreamingSleeper 1 year ago
This was the coolest video, you guys should export them to zoos like china's pandas. He must be slurping up worms or bugs.
iamtheomega 1 year ago
Look at its' cute little bum!!
GirtheAlienGoldfish 1 year ago
oh they have got so plump butt oh they are soo cute
iamyaana 1 year ago
churrrr i miss NZ hugely. can't wait to come back eh, choice vid man +100
tedoolpunk 1 year ago
Even though kiwis can't fly, they are capable of other weird things. In fact, they have many mammalian traits, like their good sense of smell for example! :)
UniversalKiwi 1 year ago
I love kiwis .. <3
al3x4et0 1 year ago
Kiwis are epic win. :3
GamerWatcher 1 year ago
Hi all im a KIWI we do look good a
XS750RACING 1 year ago
When I moved to New Zealand when I was 8, I was expecting little tiny birds the size of kiwis. And then BAM! I was thrown off, but they are still pretty cute!
TheFruitThtAteItself 1 year ago
sarap nito adobo!
kinalboka 1 year ago
haha u guys should look at If u think kiwis r cute :D
-Pikas
-Greater Egyptian Jerboas
-Long-eared jerboas
ControllerHero13 1 year ago
adorable :D
kopso895 1 year ago
omg that is the cutest thing i have ever seen in my life O.o
Eyerock88 1 year ago
omg that's sooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!
grimofhell 2 years ago
aren't they adorable :D i want to go to New Zealand
Rhiaaa97 2 years ago
i love kiwi birds theyre so cute.
shadowsun4386 2 years ago
Book me a plane ticket to Stewart Island New Zealand
flippy55555 2 years ago
they look so funny
rkuanysh 2 years ago
I want a kiwi XD
AlexAmerling19 2 years ago
I want one!
lephaazreal 2 years ago
What a little cutie. my boytfriend wishes he could have one as a pet
SimonesSoulBlaster 2 years ago
they're mean as fuck.
OneRadRudeboy 2 years ago
@OneRadRudeboy why do you say that?
Rhiaaa97 2 years ago
When I was young, I always thought that kiwi birds came from kiwi fruit.
Xephirox900 2 years ago
awesome :D:D nice!! :D
Hellstar69 2 years ago
kiwi's are my favorite animal!
go lil' kiwi, go!
Flashjackmak 2 years ago
its okay mr kiwi bird...i know u'r depressed about not being able to fly and all, but cheer up! at least you have a fruit named after you. :D
redDL89 2 years ago
as well as a race of humans
MultiKdizzle 2 years ago
ROFL XD
LegendOfZelda44 2 years ago
It's not every day you see a bird like this. This just makes me think where the hairs on a kiwi fruit come from.
Stickmanification 2 years ago
kiwis are so adorable :]
yummeeceline 2 years ago
kiwi's are awsome
Bananadude1000 2 years ago
i would ove these cute litte guys for a pet but i better keep it away from my dog
bengorillaz 2 years ago
I always wanted a kiwi and have discussed it many times with many people. I imagine they are impossible to acquire as pets? I would name it Don Kiwi-ote
JS500Y 2 years ago
They are an endangered bird, come to NZ and find a wild one... although it might be hard because a very very small percentage of the NZ population have ever seen one in the wild.
They are usually noctural as well and hate bright light.
NZWildThings 2 years ago
@NZWildThings They're endangered, you should really never even joke about giving advice like that
MyDecember2006 1 year ago
@MyDecember2006 Yes "veiwing" a wild kiwi is what I am suggesting.
NZWildThings 1 year ago
kiwi = CUTE TILL UR HEAD EXPLODES AAAGGHH!!
ErrorAlarm 2 years ago
Lol, indeed.
BananaHurricane 2 years ago
Kiwi <3 so cute
UnratedSims 2 years ago
What the fuck is that thing
Sophiasaur23 2 years ago
what else could it be? it's obviosly a kiwi.
ThePsycoticboxman 1 year ago
that is cool man!
timmay556 2 years ago
my brethren!
KiwiTibb 2 years ago
Like, what the frig, look at it close, It looks soo random!!
LynxenX 2 years ago
Yep, uses the long beak as a third leg when it walks and the nostrils are at the end of the beak... they fill up with dirt and the kiwi snorts it back out every now and then, which makes a sneezey whistling noise... funny to watch those creatures
NZWildThings 2 years ago
Kiwis are the best!
kapornikus 2 years ago
these creatures are so cool and adorable
axelgnt 2 years ago
Kiwis are the greatest animals of all time!
KiwiLovin7 2 years ago
thats cool, ya dont see those very often
gigidygigidyalright1 3 years ago
kiwis are cool
xxleonxxx 3 years ago
Fantastic shots, considering they're usually shy and nocturnal. Looks like paradise on earth. p.s. glad no rugby tackles were employed on this one.
PositionProp 3 years ago
Kiwi birds are awesome! Kiwi kiwi!
Elinitsam 3 years ago