Earth,the planet which we live on, is home to both humans and

animals.Animals are important for the environment and even our

lives. They serve as our companions, our eyes and ears, our
workers and even provide us with food. They are extremely vital
to maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem. 
Today,I want to introduce a kind of cute little animal I saw in
New Zealand when I was 5. Kiwis are small birds that cannot
fly. They are the national symbol of New Zealand, where their
image appears on the country’s money, postage stamps, and road
signs.
Kiwis live only in New Zealand. There are several species, or
types, of kiwi. They are found in different parts of the islands
that make up the country. The birds are found mainly in forested
areas.
The grayish brown birds are the size of a chicken. They have
wings, but the wings are very small and are hidden within the
bird’s feathers. Kiwis have a long, flexible bill with long
whiskers at the base. The legs are strong, and each of the four
toes has a large claw.
Kiwis sleep during the day in burrows. At night they come out
to look for food. They eat worms, insects and their larvae, and
fruits and berries.
Female kiwis lay one or two large white eggs at a time. The eggs
are unusually large compared to the size of the birds themselves.
After a female lays the egg in a burrow her mate watches over
the egg until the baby bird hatches. The chick hatches fully
feathered and with its eyes open. It is born with enough food in
its belly to survive for about a week. After that it starts to look
for food for itself.