Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's ...
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As scientists work to resurrect extinct animals, a paleogeneticist warns species like moa need to be trademarked
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 ...
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How Tibbles the cat single-handedly caused a Victorian-era extinction
How did one cat take out an entire species of bird in the 19th century? Dr Ross Barnett explains more about how human ...
NEW ZEALAND'S 5 FLIGHTLESS NOCTURNAL BIRDS
New Zealand's unique flightless nocturnal birds, like the kiwi and kakapo, showcase the country’s rich biodiversity.
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Blobfish overcomes notoriety as ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to win New Zealand’s ‘fish of the year’
It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the ...
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Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world’s rarest whale
— Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what ...
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The Blobfish: Ugliest animal voted New Zealand's 'fish of the year'
The blobfish, the world's ugliest animal, has been voted New Zealand's fish of the year. The creature grows to about 12 inches (30 cm) long and is the official mascot of the Ugly Animal ...
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Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's Fish ... Fish species thought to be extinct for 85 years ...