in the wild and over the years it lost the ability to fly.It only uses its wings for balance when jumping from trees.In the past there were large numbers of kakapos in New Zeland.Then,European and Polynesian settlers brought animals over to New Zeland like cats,dogs and rats that killed and ate the kakpo.Now,the kakapo is a highly endangered species.There are fewer than 100 kakapo left in New Zeland.New Zealanders are doing everything they can to make sure the kakapo survives