Muriwaimanu tuatahi
Muriwaimanu tuatahi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="muriwaimanu-tuatahi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Muriwaimanu tuatahi is an extinct early Paleocene penguin (Sphenisciformes) from New Zealand, ~60 Ma. Already flightless and wing-propelled when diving, it shows that penguin origins trace to shortly after the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Muriwaimanu tuatahi was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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