The newly described species is now the oldest-known extinct little penguin, reports Bob Yirka for Phys.org. The finding suggests that little penguins have been consistent residents of New Zealand ...

Now, researchers report in the New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics that Raubenheimer stumbled upon an entirely new species of crab with these two finds. They’ve named it Pseudocarcinus ...

These are just a few examples of animals that have overcome all odds. But perhaps even more impressive is the return of a prehistoric bird to New Zealand that was declared extinct in 1898 ...

"I believe that Kumimanu is close to the upper limit of a flightless seabird and I do not expect substantially larger ...

The reconstructed DNA of a New Zealand bird that went extinct about 700 years ago could change what we know about lost species and increase the potential of reviving them, scientists said.

Colossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting New Zealand’s extinct species like the moa and Haast's eagle. Photo / John Megahan, PLOS Biology A paleogeneticist has warned that discussions ...

Then, they went extinct around 94 million years ago ... This suggests the species in New Zealand may have remained separate from those in South America, hinting at potential regionalism among ...

In an interview with New Scientist, Colossal Biosciences' chief scientist has clarified that its "dire wolves" are just ...

Around three million years ago, tiny penguins like this would have been seen toddling around New Zealand. Scientists recently discovered the extinct penguin species, which they've named Wilson's ...

(CN) — Smithsonian researchers have discovered a new species of extinct reptile in the Jurassic Morrison Formation ... iguana-like reptile endemic to New Zealand. However, researchers believe ...

Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand's most popular feathered friend as competition organisers hope to draw attention to endangered birds. New Zealand's annual ...