Saturday, May 8, 2010

The World's First Ride-On Moa...

Moas have been extinct in New Zealand for a number of years but this one was found grazing at The Yesteryear Barn in Paeroa...
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  1. Ahhh....Moa Bicyclus. Had thought they were extinct, they were well known for their cropping ability, and used blades instead of crop stones to grind their food. If you want to see something amazing, you should watch them run. They have evolved a wheel instead of legs for increased speed, and are famous for their " Meals on Wheels" technique....

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  2. Did Oliver in Charles Dickens famous novel actually say "Please give me moa..."

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  3. No, I dont think so........I think it was Sam Hunt who wanted One Moa for the Road....but I think he was talking about an NZ alcoholic beverage............

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