Today we announce a new Colossal de-extinction project: the legendary moa of New Zealand. This new de-extinction initiative, coordinated by the Ngāi Tahu Research Centre at University of Canterbury, brings the return of this legendary bird closer to reality. Hope is taking flight, even if these birds can’t. | Colossal Biosciences

When it comes to the moa—a gigantic extinct avian species that once called New Zealand home—there are just as many eye-opening insights as there are unsolved mysteries. Join us for the first installment of our Extinct Encyclopedia, featuring the island giant whose story is rife with fascinating facts and tall (10 feet tall, to be exact) tales. | Colossal Biosciences

The skeletal remains of the moa are truly remarkable and tell a powerful story of its unique evolution. What makes its skeleton stand out? It's the sheer robustness and density of its bones, built to support an enormous body weight without the need for flight. Most striking is the complete absence of a sternal keel (the breastbone projection where flight muscles attach) and the vestigial or entirely absent wing bones. This perfectly illustrates its commitment to a ground-dwelling existence. Its

Scientists To Resurrect The Extinct Giant Bird, The Moa. | Conscious