Learning from our lost treasuresA stuffed South Island kokako, or "grey ghost" thought to be extinct, but the subject of many unconfirmed sightings in recent years. However, many of our natural treasures have been lost in our own, our parents' or grandparents' lifetimes. READ MORE:* On a Grey Ghost hunt* Fossil of 'extinct' bat found in Otago* South Island kokako sighting near NelsonThe bush wren/ mātuhituhi disappeared in 1972. In the 750 years since human arrival, we have lost 76 species of birds, three frogs, three lizards, one fish and an unknown number of invertebrates. With more people working towards the goal of a Predator Free New Zealand, let's hope we don't lose any more of our natural treasures.

Source: Stuff May 02, 2018 02:03 UTC