Researcher, Department of Zoology, University of Otago

Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home
May 20, 2024 08:59 am UTC| Science Nature
Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haasts eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same cant be said of New Zealands extinct, but equally unique, mergansers a group...

Dec 05, 2023 05:36 am UTC| Nature
Takahē are a striking bird and a national treasure in Aotearoa New Zealand. But the history and origin story of this flightless swamp hen have become a point of scientific debate. Our latest research uncovered the...