Since they first successfully raised a chick at Taiaroa Head, royal albatross numbers have increased due to intensive management by reserve rangers. As time has progressed intensive wildlife husbandry methods such as are found in any threatened species programme have been developed and refined.
Since their initial successful chick rearing at Taiaroa Head, royal albatross numbers have increased due to dedicated management by reserve rangers. As time has passed, intensive wildlife care methods like those employed in any endangered species program have been developed and improved.