A cagou, bird of New Caledonia, July 19, 2011. - . AFP PHOTO / MARC LE CHELARD

What a strange bird, the cagou. He gets up early, does not fly, does not crow like a rooster but barks like a dog to mark his territory. A small dog, according to the shrill sound of his voice ...

This bird, which only exists in New Caledonia, could have known the same fate as the dodo and disappeared because of the arrival of European sailors. But thanks to the work of scientists, the cagou survived. In France, efforts are made to ensure its survival in forest parks. Our partner Brut explains how.

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