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Kākāpō: New Zealand’s Endangered, Flightless Parrot

DinoAnimals.com — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:02:58 +0000

The kākāpō (Strigops habroptila) – the owl parrot Deep within the lush forests of New Zealand, a rare and wondrous creature can be found. This is the kākāpō, a bird unlike any other. With a striking appearance, endearing personality, and unique biology, the kākāpō has captivated the hearts and minds of people around the world. …

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South and North Island Takahē

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:10:07 +0000

Takahē: The Flightless Marvel of New Zealand Deep in the rugged and enchanting wilderness of New Zealand’s South Island, a remarkable bird roams the misty mountains and verdant valleys, defying the odds and inspiring wonder. Meet the South Island takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri), a species once thought extinct but now making a remarkable comeback from the …

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The largest and heaviest birds ever existed

DinoAnimals.com — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 13:51:08 +0000

The biggest and heaviest birds that have ever existed Today, probably every child will say without hesitation that the heaviest bird in the world is the African ostrich, and… he/she will be right. The ostrich is currently the heaviest and largest bird, although unfortunately it cannot fly. It belongs to the flightless species. In the …

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Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)

DinoAnimals.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:10:53 +0000

Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) The Dodo is a prime example of an animal that became extinct due to human activity. It has become a symbol of the destructive power that we have, and which, unfortunately, we willingly use. The once paradise island of Mauritius, almost completely covered with forests, has been transformed into a civilized place, …

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Greater rhea and Lesser rhea

DinoAnimals.com — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:44:22 +0000

The Greater rhea and Darwin’s rhea The rhea are the only representatives of Rheidae family living in South America. The rhea is the bird that nature has taken away the ability to fly but but gave a talent to adapt to ground life. As the typical flightless bird, it is compared to the ostrich, the …

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King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

DinoAnimals.com — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:59:53 +0000

The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) We present the next diving bird for which the water is a second home. A close relative of the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), as well as one of the largest representatives of the family, is distinguished not only by its large size, but also by its beautiful coloration and incredibly family-like character. …

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The emperor penguin – the biggest penguin in the world

DinoAnimals.com — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:16:30 +0000

The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) A great traveler, a devoted parent and a powerful warrior – that is how we can describe the emperor penguin – the biggest penguin in the world. Its way of moving on land can be funny and hide the most beautiful features of this animal. Although it does not fly …

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Ostrich – the biggest bird in the world

DinoAnimals.com — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:33:39 +0000

The ostrich – the biggest bird in the world Ostriches live in the semi-deserts and savannahs of Africa, although their distant cousins also reside in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea. The ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird currently living on Earth. Despite its size, it can run with the speed of 70 km/h …

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Penguins – Kings of Antarctica

DinoAnimals.com — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:23:06 +0000

Penguins – Kings of Antarctica Penguins are very funny animals, whose distinctive coloration resembles them to a man in a tailcoat. They can dive to a depth of 550 meters (1,800ft) and hold their breath up to 20 minutes! Penguins live in the southern hemisphere, mainly on the coast of Antarctica and sometimes they are …

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Emu – flightless birds

DinoAnimals.com — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:24:33 +0000

The emu (Dromaiidae) The emu belongs to a family of flightless birds and is one of the largest birds in the world, alongside the African ostrich and the cassowary. There is only one living representative of this family today – the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). It inhabits Australia, where it is nearly as common as chickens …

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