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flag New Zealand research shows moa extinction resulted from multiple factors, not blame on any group, urging inclusive conservation.

flag New research in Aotearoa New Zealand underscores that species extinctions, including those of moa, resulted from complex factors like hunting, habitat change, and introduced predators—not blame on any one group. flag Early Polynesian settlers brought species like kiore and kuri, which were part of broader human-driven ecological shifts seen globally. flag Misinterpretations of data, such as soot in ice cores, have been challenged, and treating all rats the same overlooks the cultural importance of kiore. flag Experts urge moving beyond colonial narratives and embracing Māori knowledge, tikanga, and kaitiakitanga to guide evidence-based, inclusive conservation efforts that honor both Indigenous and scientific perspectives.

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