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Kiwis are a member of a group of birds with a Gondwanaland association. Other members of the group are Cassowary and Emu (Australia), Ostrich (S Africa), Moa (extinct, New Zealand), Rhea (S. America), and the Madagascar Elephant bird (extinct).
This family are known as Ratites, and all lack a keel bone in the breast to which the flight muscles would be attached. Even if they developed wings (and kiwi have rudimentary ones) they couldn't fly.
Within the Ratite group, there are several striking differences, and these may provide support for an understanding of their divergence - assuming a common ancestor.
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What is the relationship between kiwis and humans?
There is a pretty extensive relationship between kiwis and humans. The relationship between kiwis and humans includes humans eating kiwis.
The kiwis habatat?
Kiwis live in New Zealand.
Where in Australia do kiwi grow?
Kiwis are indigenous to New Zealand. Other than Kiwis in Zoos, Kiwis do not grow in Australia.
Kiwis call the english poms what do the english call the kiwis?
That would be "kiwis." They are actually people from New Zealand or New Zealanders.
Why is the queens birthday important to kiwis?
Coz kiwis are yummy The fruit
Why are the Netherlands famous for kiwis?
The Netherlands and/or Holland aren't famous for kiwis.
Are kiwis warm or cold blooded?
Kiwis are birds. All birds are warm blooded.
Is 6 kiwis for 3 euro better than 9 kiwis for 4 euro 32 cent?
I think 9 kiwis are better
Are kiwis warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Kiwis are birds. All birds are warm blooded.
What is the name of the sport that the kiwis played?
'The kiwis' is the nickname of the New Zealand Rugby League team.
How do kiwis capture food?
Kiwis are plants. They get "food" from the ground (they absorb nutrients from the soil with their roots).
Which country kiwis bird belong?
Kiwi or kiwis are flightless birds and native to New Zealand.
