Extinct Moa Rewrites New Zealand's History Nov 19, 2009
The many species of moa are thought to have descended from a common ancestor of other large living flightless birds that evolved on separate southern landmasses when Gondwana broke up: the ostrich in Africa; the emu and cassowary in Australia; the rhea in South America; and New Zealand's kiwi. Another presumed relative was the extinct giant elephant bird in Madagascar. (Science Daily)
Secret sands Oct 31, 2009
As we make our way down to Etty Bay, vivid blue Ulysses butterflies flit from tree to tree and we keep our eyes peeled for the elusive Cassowary ... Surrounded by rain forests inhabited by the rare cassowary, the beaches here, including Bingal Bay, are recognised the world over for their environmental importance. (iAfrica.com)
Roar deal on the net Oct 4, 2009
We've got to find a sodding cassowary somewhere or other. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Potty humor of Rainforest Oct 4, 2009
Kennedy Theatre's first play of the season may sound like a stinker, but "When the Cassowary Pooped" is actually a sweet little play the whole family can enjoy. Director Tamara Montgomery adapted her children's book of the same name for the stage, using a combination of human actors and puppets to show how the giant endangered cassowary helped to create the New Guinea rainforest ... The cassowary a giant, flightless bird resembling an ostrich or emu is a grand-scale puppet who plays a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Curtains rise as local theaters debut their seasons Sep 5, 2009
"Manoa Valley Theatre 2833 E. Manoa Road 988-6131Tickets: $30 to $35Inside tip: If you are 25 or younger, tickets are $20. "Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit" Today through Sept. 20Broadway show tunes, characters, personalities and plots are parodied in this award-winning spoof by Gerard Alessandrini. "Winter Wonderettes" Nov. 12-29The Marvelous Wonderettes set out to create a rockin' '60s party to celebrate the holidays with friends and family amid news of shop closings. "The Dixie Swim... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Things to Do in Cape Tribulation Jun 30, 2009
Birds, small reptiles and insects scurry, fly and run all around, and endangered animals like the cassowary, striped possum and tree kangaroo also live here. At night it s a more peaceful place. (Suite101.com)
Houston Zoo opens new bird exhibit Apr 17, 2009
It s a cassowary, and the bird is 5 feet tall and weighs 70 pounds ... The cassowary is native to the rain forests of New Guinea and can run 30 miles per hour. (KHOU.com, TX)
Eastern Australia Travel Options Apr 5, 2009
The fortunate visitor might sight a cassowary, a flightless yet dangerous bird on the endangered list. It is also the place to book a Daintree "croc-spotting" cruise. (Suite101.com)
