REMAINS OF MOAS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 46, 4 December 1934, Page 8

REMAINS OF MOAS.

KING COUNTRY DISCOVERY. (Special to the "Guardian.") AUCKLAND, December 1. As a result of investigations made in country surrounding Te Anga, in the Marakopa Valley, west of Te Kuiti, a large portion of the skeleton of a moa of the smallest species has been recovered: for addition to the collection at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The remains of three other moas also were found. The expedition was organised by Mr F. C. Mappin, who was accompanied by Sir Carrick Robertson, Mr Gilbert Archey, director of the Museum, and Mr T. Pycroft. Oyer 100 holes and caves were examined by the party, which traversed rough and difficult country, the largest skeleton being recovered by Sir Carrick Robertson and Mr Pycroft in a large limestone cave. The recent expedition, which occupied about a week, is the seventh undertaken in the last few years, and it is intended.to make further investigations in. the. AVaitomo district. While Tewer remains were found this time, the results were considered very satisfactory, especially in view of the fact that the greater part of a moa skeleton was discovered. The bird is estimated to have measured more than, four feet in height.