They chose a type of bat as the ‘Best Bird of the Year’ in New Zealand and the competition has sparked controversy on the internet.

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1 November 2021 17:14 GMT

The organization responsible for the referendum promises that “there will be no fraudulent attempts” and reminds that its purpose is to raise awareness about rare and endangered species.

The bat has been selected as the ‘Best Bird of the Year’ in an annual competition held in New Zealand to raise awareness about rare and endangered species.

about this Long-tailed bat (‘Chalinolobus tuberculatus’) or ‘pekapeka-tou-roa’ (in Maori), according to the local ethnic group of the country. Forest & Bird, Responsible for the competition. Online voting closed on October 31, totaling 58,561 “The votes were verified“, It was broadcast from 100 countries.

‘Bates-to-Row’ Received 7,031 votes, A kind of parrot with 4,072 points was the second highest voter. Forest & Bird insists this is the first time it’s included. “Thai land mammal“In the tournament. The New Zealand players” clearly want their own bat, “they said from that setting.

These native bats are part of New Zealand’s biodiversity, but many are unaware of their existence and the forest and bird promise “it doesn’t”. Fraud attempts“Election.

However, the results of New Zealand’s ‘Bird of the Year’ 2021 have been made on social media. Teasing And Critics, Remembering it “The bat is not a bird“. Some Netizens Qualified For a match likeA farce“, It is included They demand Number of votes.

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