Watch as Nova, a six-year-old ruru, takes flight! Nova joined our animal experiences team just over a year ago, and has been taking part in voluntary positive reinforcement training sessions where she receives important stimulation as well as some tasty kai. Ruru are native to New Zealand and are known as silent hunters; their soft wing feathers make no sound as they swoop down on their prey. Unlike you and I, their head is able to turn in almost a complete circle. These adaptations, coupled wit