Nic Rawlence

Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago

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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

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