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DNA identification of a putative South Island kōkako feather

The South Island kōkako is an elusive forest bird, famed for its haunting call. Despite numerous reported sightings over the past 50 years, no definitive evidence to prove its survival – such as a specimen, photograph, or droppings – has been found since 1937. In 1986, a feather discovered onRead more

2025-12-05
By: Lara Shepherd
On: 5 Dec 2025
In: Science

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