How did ancient moa survive the ice age – and what can they teach us about modern climate change?
By Nic Rawlence, Senior Lecturer in Ancient DNA, University of Otago
Alexander Verry, Postdoctoral Researcher, Université de Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier
Kieren Mitchell, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of Otago
DNA from ancient eastern moa bones is unlocking the secrets of their survival during the last ice age, and providing lessons for today’s threatened species.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022