Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice ...
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A Biologist Reveals The 7 Most ‘Prehistoric-Looking’ Animals That Still Roam The Earth
These strange animals are ... making it one of the oldest surviving lineages of reptiles. Native to New Zealand, this lizard-like creature is the only surviving member of an entire reptile ...
BirdCare Aotearoa Prioritises Native And Endemic Birds In Bold Conservation Shift
Under the new leadership, BirdCare Aotearoa is actively pursuing high-impact grants and collaborative conservation ...
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Fossilized Poop Reveals How Extinct, Flightless Birds Helped Spread New Zealand’s Colorful Fungi
But, before the arrival of humans, New Zealand did not have any mammals lumbering around and snacking on truffles—the island’s only native mammal species are bats and marine creatures.