Fossilized feces—also known as “coprolites”—can shed light on “the last day or two [of] behavior of an animal ... flightless birds called moa that once roamed around New Zealand.

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.

Scientists can learn a lot about extinct animals by studying their footprints, bones and even teeth. But, while insightful, these artifacts don’t always paint a complete picture of an ancient creature ...

“Anna Gibbs is a local artist of extraordinary calibre. Her ability to capture the spirit of New Zealand’s native birds in such vivid detail is truly remarkable,” says Wright-Slow.

Indigenous peoples have been largely excluded from the federal government’s planning for the arrival of H5N1. When will this ...

Experience beauty and birdsong on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi Island – an open wildlife sanctuary that’s home to many of New Zealand’s rarest native bird species. While you’re there ...

Artificial intelligence is making conservation efforts faster and easier in the fight for total pest eradication, with new ...

The DA said the World Organization for Animal Health has been officially informed by New Zealand authorities of the bird flu outbreak. The avian flu rarely affects humans, according to the United ...

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 ...

Bloch captured the image quickly, then left the area to avoid disturbing the animal. Like many of New Zealand’s native birds, giant petrels face several threats. The introduction of non-native ...

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 ...