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Episode Synopsis
This episode is all about what I find particularly interesting regarding the South Island Takahē, as well as a bit about other members of the genus Porphyrio in New Zealand.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the show on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 References:Boast, A. P. (2019). A Holocene fossil South Island takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri) in a high-altitude north-west Nelson cave. Notornis, 66, 34-36.Trewick, S. A. (1996). Morphology and evolution of two takahe: flightless rails of New Zealand. Journal of Zoology, 238(2), 221-237.Books used for research:Birdstories - Geoff NormanTakahē (Bird of Dreams) - Alison Ballance Support the show
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