To help save kiwi, a type of flightless bird found only in New Zealand, scientists use a technique called egg pulling. This means that they ____.
A) collect and measure eggs in the wild in order to study them, then immediately return them to the nest
B) collect eggs from kiwi nests in the wild and hatch them in captivity to increase the chance that the baby kiwis will survive
C) eliminate as many wild predators as possible to protect the kiwis
D) collect eggs of predators to reduce predator populations to protect kiwis
E) use artificial breeding techniques in captive populations to increase breeding success

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Egg pulling involves collecting eggs from kiwi nests in the wild and hatching them in captivity to increase the chance that the baby kiwis will survive. This allows scientists to closely monitor and protect the eggs and chicks from predators and other threats. Once the chicks have matured, they can be released back into the wild to help boost the kiwi population.

To Help Save Kiwi, a Type of Flightless Bird Found