The Secret Behind the Changing Colors of New Zealand’s Kākāpō

New research highlights how the kākāpō, a unique flightless bird from New Zealand, evolved green and olive color variations to survive predation. Despite dwindling numbers, these color traits have survived through the ages, initially aiding in evading predators that are now extinct. Evolution of Kākāpō Coloration Aotearoa New Zealand’s flightless parrot, the kākāpō, evolved two [...]

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