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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Propels Pūteketeke to Victory as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

Comedian and talk show host John Oliver launched a global campaign to support the pūteketeke, a threatened bird species, in a New Zealand bird contest. With Last Week Tonight segments and billboard ads, Oliver's efforts paid off as the pūteketeke won the contest with over 290,000 votes. The bird, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, is known for its distinctive appearance and unique behaviors. With fewer than 3,000 of these birds remaining, conservation efforts have helped increase their population.

via NPR|

#bird-contest #conservation #environment

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke Being Crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The Australasian crested grebe, or pūteketeke, has been crowned New Zealand's bird of the century after a campaign led by British-American comedian John Oliver. Known for its unique mating rituals, including the "weed dance" and the "ghostly penguin," the pūteketeke gained global attention after Oliver appointed himself as its campaign manager. The bird, which carries its young on its back and induces vomiting to expel parasites, received the highest number of votes in the competition organized by environmental group Forest & Bird. The North Island brown kiwi and the clever kea came in second and third place, respectively. The contest aims to raise awareness about the conservation of New Zealand's native bird species.

via The Guardian|

#bird-of-the-century #conservation #environment

odd-news2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke's Victory as New Zealand's "Bird of the Year"

A "weird puking bird" called the Australasian crested grebe has won New Zealand's avian beauty contest after British comedian John Oliver launched a global campaign for it. The bird, known as "puteketeke" in Maori, attracted votes from around the world with its unique looks, adorable parenting style, and bizarre mating dance. However, the campaign also caused controversy, with organizers discarding suspect votes and urging people to channel their passion for birds into productive efforts rather than rigging elections.

via CBS News|

#avian-beauty-contest #global-campaign #john-oliver

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Crowns Pūteketeke as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

Comedian John Oliver successfully campaigned for the pūteketeke, a puking bird with a colorful mullet, to win New Zealand's Bird of the Century contest, beating out the iconic kiwi. The annual contest, held by conservation group Forest and Bird, aims to raise awareness about native bird species. Oliver's humorous campaign, which included billboards, a plane banner, and a bird costume, garnered over 350,000 verified votes, temporarily crashing the voting system. Despite some controversy, the pūteketeke emerged as the winner, highlighting New Zealand's unique wildlife and the nation's deep connection to nature.

via NBC News|

#bird-of-the-century #john-oliver #kiwi

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke Being Crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The pūteketeke, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century after a campaign by US talk show host John Oliver. Oliver's "alarmingly aggressive" campaign for the vulnerable bird attracted a record number of votes, with over 350,000 ballots cast from almost 200 countries. The pūteketeke won due to its unique looks, adorable parenting style, and propensity for puking. While the campaign sparked controversy and allegations of American interference, it brought global attention to the plight of New Zealand's threatened bird species.

via BBC.com|

#bird-of-the-century #conservation #environment