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The Kiwi |
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The Kiwi
By Vickie Chao Rewritten as a short reader by Cindy Grigg |
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1 People of New Zealand are called Kiwis. This is a nickname. Kiwi birds are the symbol of New Zealand. Kiwis are flightless birds. Their wings are so tiny they are hard to see. Most birds have hollow bones. This makes them lighter and more able to fly. Unlike most birds, kiwis' bones are not hollow. Instead, they have bone marrow just like you and I! Another unusual trait of kiwis is their sense of smell. They are the only birds known to have nostrils at the tip of their beaks. This sense of smell helps them find food. |
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