I heard about the takahē being restored to its former habitat and I was like, well, that's nice, scroll on. 🧪

Because NO ONE TOLD ME this thing looks like what would happen if a cassowary humped an iridescent beach ball. Science Journalists! Do better! https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/29/prehistoric-bird-once-thought-extinct-returns-to-new-zealand-wild