‘Superpower’ that kiwis detect vibrations in the grounds evolved from birds 70 MILLION years ago

One of the most ancient groups of birds was able to detect vibrations in the ground, allowing them to capture prey – a ‘superpower’ that is found in a handful of modern-day birds. The trait, called remote-touch, is known among kiwis, ibises and sandpipers, but a team from the University of Cape Town believes the lithornithids … Read more

‘Superpower’ that kiwis detect vibrations in the grounds evolved from birds two MILLION years ago

One of the most ancient groups of birds was able to detect vibrations in the ground, allowing them to capture prey – a ‘superpower’ that is found in a handful of modern-day birds. The trait, called remote-touch, is known among kiwis, ibises and sandpipers, but a team from the University of Cape Town believes the lithornithids … Read more

Australian government offers Kiwis $2,000 ‘big OE in OZ’ as part of travel bubble with New Zealand

New Zealanders to be handed $2,000 to visit Australia as the tourism sector cries out for holidaymakers – but there is a big catch The Australian Government is offering Kiwis a $2,000 ‘relocation assistance’ Payment will be given to workers who spend six weeks working in agriculture They must complete a minimum of 20 hours a … Read more