New Zealand's Kakariki thriving on safe havens December 2012. The critically endangered orange-fronted parakeets are thriving at Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds, a new study has found. A base population of 11 has jumped to nearly 100 since the birds were moved to the predator-free sanctuary five years ago. However, there are still less than 1000 birds worldwide. 11 birds moved to Maud Isla…