One of the most familiar sounds in our night forests is the haunting call of the ruru, or morepork

The morepork is a silent hunter. Its soft wing feathers make no sound as it swoops down on its prey.

Its head turns almost in a complete circle, and with keen hearing and big yellow eyes, it can detect even the slightest movement.

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Meet Rhu the ruru

Team leader of Animal Experiences, Lizzie introduces us to Rhu one of the ruru that call Auckland Zoo home.