The upland moa was likely drawn to the fungi because of their resemblance to berries, scientists say, allowing the creature ...

the University of Adelaide and the University of Auckland has found that the now-extinct flightless bird moa once consumed the colorful, truffle-like fungi that still grows in New Zealand.

A new study by Manaaki Whenua–Landcare Research analysed ancient moa droppings from Te Waipounamu that showed traces of ...

The Maui Nui Moa-nalo (left) was the largest of the grazing flightless ducks that once roamed the forests of Kauai, Oahu and Maui Nui eating leaves and ferns. -- STANTON FINK illustration For ...