DNA analysis reveals the big, flightless moa birds ate — and pooped out — 13 kinds of fungi, including ones crucial for New Zealand’s forest ecosystem.

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Study Reveals Ancient Flightless Birds Helped Spreading Colorful Native Fungi, Highlights Ecological Balance It is a finding that sounds like something out of a scientific whodunit. Still, it's real: ...

Biodiversity in the City: Designing Urban Spaces for Humans and Animals Nov. 15 ... Oct. 24, 2024 — New Zealand's native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental ...

The giant moa, an extinct group of flightless birds native to New Zealand ... vegetation, and animal interactions. Museums worldwide, particularly in New Zealand, are keen to educate the public about ...

Generations of fishermen have fueled a vibrant Coastside community, but for an increasing number of fishermen, passion isn’t ...

In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere. NEW YORK CITY Adaptable and smart ...

What are the most endangered animals in the world ... A large, ground-dwelling, nocturnal, flightless parrot, kakapos are native to New Zealand and rank among the world’s most endangered birds. Also ...

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Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...