Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
By Vanesa De Pietri, Senior Research Fellow in Palaeontology, University of Canterbury
Paul Scofield, Adjunct Professor in Palaeontology, University of Canterbury
Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025