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A new 16-million-year-old goose species has been discovered, overturning a long-standing theory about the origins of New Zealand's giant flightless geese.

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A new 16-million-year-old goose species has been discovered, overturning a long-standing theory about the origins of New Zealand's giant flightless geese.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:12:25 GMT · 3h 4m ago
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New Zealand ·
Why
The discovery of the new fossil species challenges previous scientific understanding of avian evolution in the region.
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This paleontological finding revises evolutionary timelines and understanding of avian diversity in prehistoric New Zealand.

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