Moa Ate Rocks for Digestion
Moa, lacking teeth, would eat small stones to help grind tough food.
On Rangiatea Station in Canterbury, lustrous pieces of agate were found, which were swallowed by moa over half a century ago.
These ancient digestive aids are considered trace fossils, giving scientists valuable insights.
- Trace fossils include nests, burrows, and footprints.
- Moa, like dinosaurs and birds, occasionally ate small stones for digestion.
Author: Catherine Woulfe
Summary: Moa ate rocks for digestion, leaving behind trace fossils.