A Haast’s eagle attacks a moa pair. John Megahan, PLOS Biology In a land without lions, wolves, or even snakes, the apex predator of this realm once had feathers. Before the first Polynesian ...

In more than two years, not a single vulture has visited. Instead, civets (Civettictis civetta) and birds of prey like kites and Wahlberg’s eagles (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) have consumed the food.

This is probably the legendary version of the Haast's eagle (Hieraaetus moorei), an actual and extinct predator that roamed the New Zealand landscapes.

The report’s findings are already being implemented by botanic gardens globally, including in Australia. Ash Filipovski, Curator Manager, Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mount Tomah, said: “As a ...

From a Motorcycle Revving to a Pig Oinking, Eight Amazing Sounds Made by Frogs All over the world, different types of frogs call out in various ways to warn others or attract mates ...

Extinct Haast Eagle: The South Island of New Zealand was once home to the extinct Haast's eagle, also called Hieraaetus moorei. Weighing about 10-18 kilos (22-40 pounds), it is the largest eagle to ...

I work for a large engineering company and, like many such organisations, we are allowed to use a few days each year to support 'social value' activities. These are typically events with colleagues ...

Among these avian giants, Haast’s eagle (Hieraaetus moorei) stands as the largest eagle to have ever existed. This now-extinct raptor once ruled New Zealand’s South Island, weighing up to 18 ...

Ravenea moorei can reach heights between 15 to 20m tall. The trunk is grey-brown and measures 23cm across. A tree will have around 15 green leaves in its crown, each measuring about 2.5m long and 70cm ...