The health of a juvenile white raven currently under the care of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre continues to improve.
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The rare white bird was turned in to the centre in late May and was in rough shape. Due to their compromised immune systems, white ravens typically donB次元官网网址檛 do very well and survival chances have been slim.
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The raven, which initially was not feeding on its own and was force-fed using a tube, has improved its appetite.
B次元官网网址淚ts eating great on its own on a variety of food now and the body condition is really great now,B次元官网网址� said Downes.
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