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5. The Pursuit of Parrots

The search for Australia's mysterious Night Parrot has driven birders mad for decades.

But how did a survival good news story descend into allegations of fakery?

Dr Tori Herridge investigates.

Produced at 麻豆社 Audio Bristol by Beth Sagar-Fenton

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in August 2023.

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14 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Oct 2025 09:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 25 Aug 2023 13:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Jan 2024 09:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 17 Oct 2025 09:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra