#zealandia

[mapsontheweb]

Oceania if Zealandia never sank

#maps #zealandia

[space-blue]

Under water

#prehistoric planet #dinosaurs #mosasaurus #gif #Tuarangisaurus #ammonite #paleo art #paleoart #under water #jurassic #tethys #zealandia

[wellingtonnz]

Takahē (population around 400) are found only in New Zealand. They belong to the Rallidae (rail) family of birds, as do their lookalike but lighter-built cousins, the pukeko (Porphyrio porphyrio).

#wellington nz #zealandia #takahe

[phytophiliac]

Zealandia vieillardii is a fern native to New Caledonia. There is a lot of rearranging of plant names these days. I assume this is based on DNA. This species is also known as Lecanopteris vieillardii and Microsorum vieillardii.

#Zealandiavieillardii #Lecanopterisvieillardii #Microsorumvieillardii #Zealandia #Lecanopteris #Microsorum #vieillardii #fern #CUgreenhouse #botany

[gaylienz]

Urban Forests Create a Birdlife Boom in New Zealand Cities – Even Species Absent for Generations https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/zealandia-park-creates-bird-species-boom-in-wellington/

Just ten minutes beyond the center of Wellington lies a wild paradise, where the birdsong of as many as 40 species ring out above hikers.

The massive urban forest of Zealandia is helping prove that if you restore native forest in cities, native species will come back, and for a place with as unique an ecology as New Zealand, that’s all the more important.

The park, described as an eco-sanctuary, is delightful on its own, but it’s having a halo effect on bird communities in suburban, and even urban areas of the nation’s capital.

The Zealandia model drove researchers to investigate whether native tree density in and around cities resulted in an increase in native bird species. To get an answer, they examined 25 urban forest projects totaling 72 years of work. They found that the longer the reforestation work, the greater the diversity of native species.

Furthermore, populations of invasive predators like weasels, cats, possums, and rats, which were logically thought to be a reducer of population, had no affect in areas reforested with native tree species.

Opened in 1999, native birds have since increased during annual counts by 50%, while for some species that aren’t rare but shy away from cities, those figures are much higher. The numbers of kākā had increased by 250%, kererū by 186%, and tūī by 121% (the Māori accents denote a long vowel, i.e. “too-ee.”)

“In the 1990s seeing a tūī in suburban Wellington was a big deal, let alone a kākā,” Adam Ellis, a keen birdwatcher in Wellington, told the Guardian, reporting on the news. “Zealandia … created such a change in bird life that birds like tūī became a common garden bird.”

#zealandia #birds #nature #animal conservation #forests #urban forest #good news

[aexploration]

#zealandia #native bird #Kākā #new zealand

[accidental-adventurer]

Zealandia in Wellington, New Zealand

#zealandia #wellington #new zealand #nature #arrow's adventures: aotearoa #arrow's adventures #photography

[aquitainequeen]

#oh brave new world #nature #new zealand #wild life #nature reserve #Zealandia

[witekspicsbanknotes]

2018 set of fancy banknotes from New Zealand.

#New Zealand #Zealandia #fancy #note #for collectors #kolekcjonerski #not circulated #nieobiegowy #fantazyjny #banknote #banknot #fantasy #private #dollars #tasmantis

[semioptera]

Patē (Schefflera digitata) - Zealandia, Wellington, New Zealand

#Patē #Schefflera digitata #Schefflera #Zealandia #New Zealand #Wildlife #Plant #Flora

[shariarahmad02]

Viewed as a concealed landmass for approximately 375 years, Zealandia, also known as Te Reu-a-Maui, was recently uncovered by a small group of geologists and seismologists. This discovery led to the creation of an updated map, designating Zealandia as the world's eighth continent. Geologists assert that Zealandia is situated at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

The newly updated map highlights the pivotal role of the magmatic circumpolar belt's rotation in forming Zealandia, along with several significant geological features. This valuable insight was gained through the examination of molten rock samples retrieved from the ocean floor.

#Zealandia #ZealandiaAtPacific #ZealandiaEighthContinent #EighthContinent #Youtube

[mapsontheweb]

World map with Zealandia added

#maps #zealandia

[global-education]

🌊🌍 The Submerged Marvel: Zealandia - Earth's Eighth Continent 🌏🌊

Beneath the azure waves of the South Pacific Ocean lies a hidden gem, Zealandia, our planet's eighth continent! 🏝️🌊 Zealandia, mostly submerged, is a vast landmass that stretches for over 1.9 million square miles. While its peaks are submerged, Zealandia's highest mountains rise above the ocean's surface, forming islands like New Zealand and New Caledonia. 🗻🏝️

Zealandia's existence challenges our understanding of continental boundaries and Earth's geological history. Scientists believe it separated from the supercontinent Gondwana around 85 million years ago. 🌏🕰️

This submerged marvel is a treasure trove of unique flora and fauna, some found nowhere else on Earth. 🌱🐠 The mysteries hidden beneath its waters continue to captivate researchers, unveiling the secrets of our planet's past and evolution.

Let's explore Zealandia's enigmatic beauty and the scientific wonders it holds! 🤩🔍

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEducat0r/

#Zealandia #EighthContinent #SubmergedMarvel #GeologicalMysteries #HiddenTreasures #NewZealand #Gondwana #MarineLife #Exploration #ScientificDiscovery #EarthScience #OceanExploration #ContinentalDrift #Biodiversity #ZealandiaWonders #UnderwaterWorld #NaturalBeauty #UniqueFloraFauna #ZealandiaResearch #GeologicalWonders #ScienceAndNature #ContinentalBoundaries #ZealandiaExpedition

[wellingtonnz]

Outdoor children's book library at Zealandia

#zealandia #birdsofaotearoa #library

[yeltsinsstar]

Zealandia fossil find may turn historical record on its head

#new zealand #aotearoa #fossils #palentology #tropicbirds #zealandia

[jontycrane]

Full circuit of the Zealandia fence line. Not my favourite Welly walk but it definitely had its moments #zealandia #zealandiafenceline #karori #wellington #wellywalks (at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Ecosanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrCjeIApHjx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#zealandia #zealandiafenceline #karori #wellington #wellywalks