US-New Zealand bird crisis
The kiwi bird, which is native to New Zealand, caused a major crisis between the country and the US.
The treatment of the kiwi bird, considered one of the values and cultural symbols of New Zealand, in a Miami zoo caused a great reaction in the country. It turned out that the zoo charges $25 per person for guests who want to love the bird.
The apocalypse broke out in New Zealand when zoo officials shared videos of them loving and playing with the bird on social media.
The videos sparked outrage on social media. Thousands of New Zealanders said it was wrong to treat the bird in this way and launched a campaign for the animal to be returned to the country immediately.
The crisis became the most read news in the British newspaper The Guardian.
Pointing out that the kiwi birds, which cannot fly and love the dark, are not loved like cats and dogs and do not like bright light, New Zealanders called on the government to save the bird named Pāora, which has been living in the zoo. . in Miami for 4 years. Thousands of signatures poured into the campaign in a short time.
Making a statement on the reactions, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the situation shows the love for the kiwi bird in the country. Given the shocking reaction in the US, the Miami Zoo also issued an apology and announced that the necessary measures will be taken for the well-being of the bird.
It was also reported that the bird was taken to a dark area.