Lost Worlds: New Zealand (Part 1)

Intro 0:00
The Fate of Mesozoic Zelandia 2:47
Zealandia Rises Again 5:33
Miocene New Zealand 8:11
Land of the Birds 11:57
Conclusion 14:13

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It's FINALLY time for the next installment in the Lost Worlds series! This time we will be travelling to the other half of what's left of Zealandia! The eighth lost continent that was once completely lost under the sea. Following the extinction of the non avian dinosaurs, a small ruminant of the landmass rose above sea-level and became a new home for whatever new organisms could make it there. it is for that reason that nearly 90% of the native fauna on New Zealand are birds.

This will be the first in a two part video series. In this episode, I talk about the history of this island chain and the animals that evolved from the sparse remains of the dinosaurs that once lived here to the birds that exploded in diversity after the islands re immerged from the Pacific Ocean!

If you want to learn more about the amazing avian fauna of New Zealand, check out the fantastic series by Henry the Paleoguy! Called New Zealand Bird of the Week!
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