The Nene, or Hawaiian Goose, is the rarest Goose in the world. Found only on the islands of Hawaii, he is a terrestrial Goose, favouring grasslands and lava plains. The Nene was hunted heavily, as well as falling prey to introduced predators such as mongoose. By 1952, only 30 individuals survived. Luckily, he breeds well in captivity and new populations were established from captive-bred birds. Now his population stands at around 2500 birds, although there are concerns of inbreeding.
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