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The robots stand 130 centimeters tall, which is about the height of a small child!
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  • rare Not common or unusual. The Tokoeka is a rare type of Kiwi.
  • predators Animals that hunt and eat other animals. Kiwis must be careful of predators that might steal their eggs.
  • survive To stay alive or continue to live. Each egg helps the Kiwis survive in the wild.
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