Nic Rawlence

Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago

Nic Rawlence

As our native species decline under threats of habitat loss and predation by mammalian pests, they will be ecologically replaced by other species.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during last Ice Age — we’re witnessing a similar process now

19 Feb 2025

3 min read

Kiwi are relatives of the giant extinct elephant birds from Madagascar.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Are kiwi and moa recent immigrants from Australia? Neither fossils nor genetic evidence support the story

17 Sep 2024

4 min read