Last of the moas. Humans killed off the giant birds by overhunting, a new study says, although the hunters did not use bows and arrows. HEINRICH HARDER (1858-1935)

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   Sheril Kirshenbaum (sheril@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 11-Nov-2023 18:22:19 JST Sheril Kirshenbaum

   Just 600 years ago, nine species of enormous, flightless birds called moas wandered around New Zealand. Some of these magnificent big birds grew up to 12 feet tall, which would tower over Sesame Street’s most famous resident.

   Moas had thrived for millions of years. And suddenly - shortly after humans arrived on the islands - they went extinct.

   Coincidence? #Science says no. https://www.science.org/content/article/why-did-new-zealands-moas-go-extinct #history