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How Many types of moa were there?
The moa had 10 different types of species.But now they are all extinct.
In what time period was the prehistoric Moa of NewZealand alive in?
The various species of Moa native to New Zealand existed up until the 1400 when Maori tribesmen hunted them to extinction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moa#Extinction
What kingdom does the moa in New Zealand belong to?
The extinct Giant Moa: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Dinornithiformes Family: Dinornithidae Genus: Dinornis Species: Dinornis novae zealandiae (North Island giant moa) Dinornis robusta (South Island giant moa).
How fast did moa run?
There is debate as to the speed at which moa could run. There are several studies that have looked at the proportions and positions of the leg bones, and concluded various speeds. It is possible that some species of moa could run relatively quickly, but not as quickly as an ostrich.
Which is the flightless bird in newzealand?
Five species and two sub-species of Kiwi, the Kakapo, the Takahe, the Weka, The Auckland Island Teal, the Campbell Island Teal and six species of Penguin are all flightless birds of New Zealand.
Plants and animals that are not native to an area?
Species of plants and animals that are not native to a given ecosystems are called invasive species. They can be very threatening to other species.
What were the moas in the new zealand?
The Moa's were a large Emu/ostrich type of bird. However there were several species of Moa, some the size of a chicken and some that could stretch as tall as a 2 story building.
What is a giant NZ bird?
The moa were large flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. They have been extinct since about the 1600-1700s. There were several species and sizes. The tallest moa was 1.8m to the highest point on its back.
What did the moa in new zealand eat?
We know that the Moa was a large bird, thus it would have had access to good nutrition - and they were vegetarians. Fortunately, some sub-fossil moa have been discovered, with their stomach contents intact enough to identify the species of vegetation. A most excellent book, Prodigious Birds by Athol Anderson has detailed information.
What is the birth name of Anika Moa?
Anika Moa's birth name is Anika Rose Moa.
Did the moa have good hearing?
No the moa did not have good hearing
What height would a moa be?
the height of a moa would be
