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Vassia Barba

Zoo sorry for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird after New Zealanders left 'appalled'

A zoo has apologised after "inappropriate" treatment of a bird caused an uproar.

The Miami Zoo in Florida issued a "sincere apology" after a video on social media caused an outcry over the handling and housing of a kiwi bird named Paora.

The controversial video is said to have "offended the people of New Zealand" as the nocturnal kiwi bird was seen exposed to artificial lighting and people were petting it.

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