Wildlife
The weird, flightless birds of New Zealand
During 60 million years of isolation, a host of unusual birds evolved in New Zealand, many of which are now extinct or endangered.
Tag: kiwi
AustroPalaeo
Kiwi bird of NZ not an Aussie immigrant
New Zealanders can rejoice. Study of ancient DNA from the University of Adelaide shows the kiwi didn’t come from across the Tasman.
News
NZ kiwi made in Australia?
New fossils suggest the kiwi bird evolved from an Australian ancestor.