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El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall

August 5, 2026

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Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research, writing, and proofreading.
The te reo Māori version of this article was translated with AI assistance. While care has been taken to keep it accurate, if you spot anything that doesn't read quite right, please let us know

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The kea is a large alpine parrot found in the South Island of New Zealand. It is famous for its intelligence, curiosity, and playful behaviour. Kea can solve problems, pull apart objects, and investigate anything new. In the wild, these birds live in harsh mountain environments where food can be scarce. Because of this, they have learned to search widely and use their strong beaks in many different ways. Conservation groups monitor kea populations so they can protect the birds from threats such as vehicle strikes, poisoning, and loss of habitat. The text uses facts, not opinions, to help readers understand the species.

What is the author's purpose in this text?

To entertain readers with a fictional bird tale To inform readers about the kea and its conservation To express the author's feelings about mountains To persuade readers to buy bird food