@Zanazuah Maori tradition show that they did understand that somewhat, because the way they would treat the flax plant as a family, they would only take the bottom leaves they called the grandparents. Or else it would weaken the plant. So why didn't they transfer this knowledge and understanding towards the Moa? Which is what I'm saying.
So the Maori care for nature didn't extend to living creatures, only plants and creatures of a mythical nature? How ironic. Anyway it's Big Bird from Sesame Street!
@Zanazuah depends. I can't determine whether introducing foreign pests would've killed off the Moa, or if whites would have killed off the Moa themselves, but when the Maori arrived it was their priority to hunt as much as possible. Maoris were foreigners and they ruined Moa habitats, because they weren't familiar with those intimidating creatures. All interesting creatures, like the Moa, Reunion tortoise etc, all wiped out because of foreigners
Indigenous People Vs. Amazing Products of Island Gigantism. Two things I have much sympathy for and wish were still around. Why did they have to fight eachother? If Conquistadors came in the 15th century, the Moa and Haast's Eagle might still be around... although on the other hand, if they had come, Maoris would probably all be dead..
@TrannyAcid conquista whatever the fuck they are....wouldn't even survive if they ever stood foot in our territory...but thats how white fags live...discriminating others without thinking for others...
There was a species similar in size to this is South America (I forget the name). It survived later that Haast's eagle. Anyone else think it's at least possible this inspired the Native American lore about the Thunderbird?
@gettotheGate The Teratorns are what you're talking about. There are currently 4 known species but unfortunately, the latest surviving species (Teratornis) became extinct by the end of the last Ice Age. The largest species ever lived in South America about 14 million years ago (I think) and its wingspan was 7 metres, its height was 3 metres and its weight was about 70 kg. It's called Argentavis Magnificens
@Abominatrix650 I read somewhere, and of course this could be outdated information, that some fossils Teratornis Marriami from the North American southwest and Florida show evidence of being hunted by humans. Again, I have no idea if that information is still accurate.
Its a bird that died a long time ago and somone still belive it exists i do to i watched some videos reall videos of moa and somone claim that they saw moa and have pictures. :))
have you seen what you've done?! you've gotten rid of two of the awsomest animals ever. a gaint eagle and a giraffe sized ostrich! i hate you guys!!!!!
@RPG7ssuck You cant blame the maori to much. They didnt know about conservation or farming they only knew hunger. Anyway they got theirs dont worry. When the moa population dwindled Haasts was literally forced to feed on the new prey that was growing faster than the old prey was disapearing. Humans. And there isnt to much in the way of land based food here in nz apart from smaller birds the kumera they brought with them a few meger low sustinance plants including fern root that was so tough-
@adznz11 it would obliterate their teeth by the mid tweentys causing early death and a few grubs. Seafood was the best option. They mustve thought they found paradise when they found this giant chicken island but after the party was over n the moa gone it would have quickly became hell. They where better off on the islands. Could you imagine being giant eagle prey?
I think it's a shame we can enjoy those wonderful creatures today. It'd be cool to able to see giant moa in a zoo or something. Also I'm sure they did taste good! We could have moa farms or something.
Monsters they met: HUMANS
aradofir 2 hours ago
Anyone else think they must of tasted great?
RogassierDufonsesse 2 weeks ago
@Zanazuah Maori tradition show that they did understand that somewhat, because the way they would treat the flax plant as a family, they would only take the bottom leaves they called the grandparents. Or else it would weaken the plant. So why didn't they transfer this knowledge and understanding towards the Moa? Which is what I'm saying.
DEATHTRUTH 1 month ago
So the Maori care for nature didn't extend to living creatures, only plants and creatures of a mythical nature? How ironic. Anyway it's Big Bird from Sesame Street!
DEATHTRUTH 1 month ago
@Zanazuah depends. I can't determine whether introducing foreign pests would've killed off the Moa, or if whites would have killed off the Moa themselves, but when the Maori arrived it was their priority to hunt as much as possible. Maoris were foreigners and they ruined Moa habitats, because they weren't familiar with those intimidating creatures. All interesting creatures, like the Moa, Reunion tortoise etc, all wiped out because of foreigners
TrannyAcid 2 months ago
@Zanazuah Huh?
TrannyAcid 2 months ago
Indigenous People Vs. Amazing Products of Island Gigantism. Two things I have much sympathy for and wish were still around. Why did they have to fight eachother? If Conquistadors came in the 15th century, the Moa and Haast's Eagle might still be around... although on the other hand, if they had come, Maoris would probably all be dead..
TrannyAcid 3 months ago
@TrannyAcid conquista whatever the fuck they are....wouldn't even survive if they ever stood foot in our territory...but thats how white fags live...discriminating others without thinking for others...
WARWIND217 2 months ago
@WARWIND217 u fail ur being a fag too
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BlurnyShurn 2 months ago
@TrannyAcid acceptable trade off
MrPokerforfun 2 months ago
bloody maoris aye
RsnDisfigure 3 months ago
i rip the guts out of those dumbass moari specs
xXFATxPEPPERSXx 3 months ago
Is it a maneater
mathboy2003 3 months ago
There was a species similar in size to this is South America (I forget the name). It survived later that Haast's eagle. Anyone else think it's at least possible this inspired the Native American lore about the Thunderbird?
gettotheGate 5 months ago
@gettotheGate The Teratorns are what you're talking about. There are currently 4 known species but unfortunately, the latest surviving species (Teratornis) became extinct by the end of the last Ice Age. The largest species ever lived in South America about 14 million years ago (I think) and its wingspan was 7 metres, its height was 3 metres and its weight was about 70 kg. It's called Argentavis Magnificens
Abominatrix650 4 months ago
@Abominatrix650 I read somewhere, and of course this could be outdated information, that some fossils Teratornis Marriami from the North American southwest and Florida show evidence of being hunted by humans. Again, I have no idea if that information is still accurate.
gettotheGate 4 months ago
terrible, they were around during Roman Times too.
venian646 5 months ago
I hope someday I could see all the magnificient prehistoric animal
MegaRoadbuster 5 months ago
Oh, those moa! I feel sorry for them!
Junketh71 5 months ago 2
Its a bird that died a long time ago and somone still belive it exists i do to i watched some videos reall videos of moa and somone claim that they saw moa and have pictures. :))
picka1112 6 months ago
it dosen't have any tail what kind of a bird is that!
danieluyanguren 6 months ago
it's like emu
danieluyanguren 6 months ago
moa dosen't have any wings?
danieluyanguren 6 months ago
poor fellas they are just like the dodo birds but bigger
LightEndBrigade 7 months ago
I always thought moa and Gastornis were kinda creepy lookin when I was 6 but when I matured I really started thinking there were cool
Whiptooth 8 months ago
have you seen what you've done?! you've gotten rid of two of the awsomest animals ever. a gaint eagle and a giraffe sized ostrich! i hate you guys!!!!!
RPG7ssuck 9 months ago
@RPG7ssuck You cant blame the maori to much. They didnt know about conservation or farming they only knew hunger. Anyway they got theirs dont worry. When the moa population dwindled Haasts was literally forced to feed on the new prey that was growing faster than the old prey was disapearing. Humans. And there isnt to much in the way of land based food here in nz apart from smaller birds the kumera they brought with them a few meger low sustinance plants including fern root that was so tough-
adznz11 9 months ago
@adznz11 it would obliterate their teeth by the mid tweentys causing early death and a few grubs. Seafood was the best option. They mustve thought they found paradise when they found this giant chicken island but after the party was over n the moa gone it would have quickly became hell. They where better off on the islands. Could you imagine being giant eagle prey?
adznz11 9 months ago
I think it's a shame we can enjoy those wonderful creatures today. It'd be cool to able to see giant moa in a zoo or something. Also I'm sure they did taste good! We could have moa farms or something.
pawpawno1 10 months ago
cool
SharkKid42 10 months ago
5:03 OM NOM NOM NOM
Asarelah 11 months ago
1:07 "Oh shi-"
Asarelah 11 months ago
Cryptozoology novel see video book trailer
dltanner99 11 months ago
This is y moas extinct???zzzz
Fatchance2000 1 year ago