Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers

Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 09:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand.

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