Tuesday, 17 November - South Australia's Covid-19 outbreak; Shayna Jack has her swimming ban halved; The high cost of mental ill-health and suicide; and the mighty moss chicken takes the crown

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The 'mighty moss chicken', the kākāpō, wins Bird of the Year. As to why they might be slow breeders... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY .

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