The New Zealand Whio, or Blue Duck, is a unique and threatened species and treasure of New Zealand...
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| Whio (Blue Duck, Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) at Staglands in Akatarawa, New Zealand (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
New Zealand's "Whio" or blue duck (hymenolaimus malacorhynchos) is a unique and threatened species of waterfowl endemic to that country. It is the only member of its genus and has no close relative anywhere on earth. It is a natural treasure of New Zealand.
It is believed that the blue ducks appeared at a very early stage in evolutionary history and the species' isolation in NZ has resulted in it acquiring a number of unique anatomical and behavioural features. The "Whio" really is a natural treasure of New Zealand.
posted by Unknown @ 10:42 PM
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Great article which is a unique and threatened species of waterfowl endemic to that country. It is the only member of its genus and has no close relative anywhere on earth. It is a natural treasure of New Zealand. Thanks a lot for posting this article.
These are the sort of species we have to protect, ones endemic to a particular country like the New Zealand Whio/ blue duck.
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