The largest Eagle in the world that went extinct 500 years ago
The Haast's eagle, or Harpagornis moorei, was the largest eagle ever known, dominating the skies of New Zealand for centuries ...
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Earth from space: Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New Zealand
A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above ...
DoC hopes public will give $4.6m to protect critically endangered species and habitats
Photo / Jacob Ball The Department of Conservation has rejected criticism of its call for private and philanthropic funding to ...
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Insects are changing color to adapt to human destruction
New Zealand’s native stoneflies changed color due to deforestation. This reveals humans' impact on stoneflies evolution.
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Battle begins to eradicate toxic species that can temporarily blind after largest infestation to date
A toxic plant, which can temporarily cause blindness and is threatening to take over areas of New Zealand’s coast, has been ...
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Priority conservation projects open for donations
The Department of Conservation and New Zealand Nature Fund are partnering to save endangered species by matching investment ...
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Firefighters battle huge blaze tearing through New Zealand wetland home to threatened species
A massive fire is ripping through a protected wetland in New Zealand, threatening its delicate ecosystem and the rare species that live there – some found nowhere else on Earth. The blaze at the ...
This was world's largest Eagle which went extinct 500 years ago, was found in...
Though extinct for nearly 500 years, the Haast’s eagle remains an enduring symbol of New Zealand’s unique, ancient wildlife.