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South Island Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) Right Leg, Castle Hill Station, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
Filename: TRURI-1908-70-3.jpg
Size: 2989 x 6720 (1.0MB)
Date: 21st November 2017
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
Author: MIke Searle
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
© RIC, photographer Mike Searle
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South Island Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) Right Leg, Castle Hill Station, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
This extinct, flightless bird lived in New Zealand. The largest of the species reached 3.6 meters and its only predator was the Hst eagle, until the first Polynesian settlers arrived in the 1200s. Moas were soon driven to extinction through hunting and loss of habitat. This bone was excavated from Pleistocene deposits by Cornishman, John D. Enys, whilst he was living in New Zealand. He sent many of these bones back to Cornwall and the museum have several in their collection
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TRURI : 1908.70.3
Media ID 18829137
© RIC, photographer Mike Searle
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the impressive right leg bone of a South Island Giant Moa, a species known as Dinornis robustus. The photograph was taken at Castle Hill Station in Canterbury, located on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. The South Island Giant Moa was an extinct, flightless bird that once roamed the lush landscapes of New Zealand. It was truly a magnificent creature, with some individuals reaching staggering heights of 3.6 meters. This colossal bird had no natural predators until the arrival of Polynesian settlers in the 1200s when they were hunted relentlessly and their habitats destroyed. Excavated from Pleistocene deposits by John D. Enys, a Cornishman living in New Zealand at that time, this particular bone is now part of the collection at Royal Cornwall Museum. Enys sent numerous such bones back to Cornwall, preserving these remnants of an ancient era. As we gaze upon this relic from history, we are reminded not only of its sheer size but also its vulnerability and ultimate demise due to human activities. The intricate details captured in this print allow us to appreciate the unique features like its herbivorous nature and large toe claws resembling those found on ostriches. Through images like these, we can delve into our natural history and reflect upon our responsibility towards protecting and preserving Earth's diverse creatures for future generations to admire and learn from.
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