How did ancient moa survive the ice age – and what can they teach us about modern climate change? - RNZ

Recent research shows a small population of ancient moa survived the last ice age at the bottom of the South Island and spread back up its east coast as the climate warmed.

By Nic Rawlence, Alexander Verry, Kieren Mitchell of One species of iconic moa was almost wiped out during the last ice age, according to recently published research. But a small population survive… [+4780 chars]

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