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Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import—new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago
For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the ...
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19-Million-Year-Old Currawong Fossil Discovered in New Zealand
A 19-million-year-old currawong fossil found in New Zealand sheds light on the ancient birdlife that once thrived in the ...
Magpie Ancestors Lived In Aotearoa New Zealand 19 Million Years Ago, New Study Finds
Magpies may be considered Aussie immigrants, but new research reveals that their relatives lived in Aotearoa New Zealand 19 ...
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19-million-year-old bird fossil identified as ancient relative of Australian magpie
In a significant discovery that reveals New Zealand’s epic biodiversity, researchers identified a 19-million-year-old ...
‘Plant a tree, fill a water bowl, revive dwindling bird count’
Ludhiana: As skies and forests grow increasingly silent, the once familiar calls of birds are fading from daily life. The decline, experts say, is not.
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I saw a magpie get shot on my roof and it terrified me - MSN
The incident was reported to the authorities. While magpies are not a protected species and can legally be culled under certain conditions there are strict rules about how and where this can be done.
Gen Z birdwatchers find their flock in KL parks
ON a quiet Saturday morning at Taman Botani Perdana in Jalan Kebun Bunga, Kuala Lumpur, a small hushed group of young people ...
Pigeons will ‘steer clear of gardens for good’ if 1 ‘scary’ household item is put outside
Pigeons have long been renowned for their beauty but feared for their nuisance behaviour. To stop them venturing into your ...
Are our pampered pets really living their best life?
Other examples exist which suggest an animal’s best life can take place outside the constraints of being a pet. Exotic ...