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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 ...
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 ...
Could spiders help manage pests on New Zealand's farms?
An article published in the New Zealand Journal of Ecology found there had been no research on the role spiders play in ...
A new jumping spider that's a master of camouflage has been found in New Zealand
The spiders were found in alpine zones, perched between the tree line and the permanent snow. This rocky region covers 11% of ...
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New Zealand Lags in Ocean Protection Despite Vast Sea Territory
For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicentre of ocean science and politics.Authors Conrad Pilditch Professor of ...