Tag Archives: Maori

Disappearing into the heavens

Posted on September 6, 2016 by twilightbeasts

Some years ago I witnessed a dinosaur attack. There was a flash of brown, then a thud. It was over in a second. Sharp powerful claws gripped its prey, pinning it against the ground. Then it began to feast. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Harpagornis, Terror Bird | Tagged Amplibuteo woodwardi, Eyles Harrier, Haast's Eagle, Harpagornis moorei, Laughing Owl, Long-billed wren, Maori, moa, Monster Birds, Mysterious starling, Sparrow hawk, Stout-legged wren, Te Hōkioi, Terror Bird, Woodward Eagle | 1 Comment

Lost, as the moa is lost!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by twilightbeasts

Every biologist has a gateway species. The taxon you had never heard of before that just looked so weird and unusual that you had to learn more. So, you looked up a few books, searched some library holdings, maybe photocopied … Continue reading →

Posted in moa | Tagged Aepyornis, ancient DNA, birds, cave art, DNA, eggs, Elephant Bird, Extinction, feathers, Homo sapiens, Maori, moa, mummies, New Zealand, Overkill, Pacific, Ratite, Richard Owen, Ross Barnett | 14 Comments

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Disappearing into the heavens

Lost, as the moa is lost!

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