Scientists reveal new picture in the evolution of flightless birds
Oxford UK (SPX) May 16, 2014 - Because of their far-flung geography and colorful examples including the African ostrich, Australian emu, New Zealand kiwi and long lost giants such as the New Zealand moa, Baker, et. al. have examined a fascinating part in the story of the avian tree of life: flightless birds, or ratites. Straddling the middle ground is the South American tinamous which can fly, and thus were not grouped ... more

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