New species of otherworldly ghost shark discovered in New Zealand
Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a new species of long-nosed "ghost shark" that thrives in the deep waters of the ...
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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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.
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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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 ...
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How Scientists’ Tender Loving Care Could Save This Endangered Penguin Species
From fish smoothies to oral antibiotics, researchers are taking matters into their own hands in a radical effort to save New Zealand’s yellow-eyed penguins ...
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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 ...
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.