What is moa?

"Moa" can refer to a few things, so to give you relevant information, I need some clarification. Are you referring to:

  • Moa (birds): This is the most likely interpretation. Moa were large, flightless birds that lived in New Zealand. They were diverse, with several species ranging in size from turkey-sized to ostrich-sized. They were herbivores and were hunted to extinction by Māori people after their arrival in New Zealand. Key information about Moa includes:

    • Extinction: Hunted to extinction relatively soon after human arrival.
    • Size and diversity: Varied greatly in size and appearance depending on the species.
    • Flightlessness: A defining characteristic, resulting from their island environment.
    • Diet: Herbivorous, feeding on plants.
    • Fossil evidence: Extensive fossil records provide valuable information about their evolution and ecology.
  • Moa (abbreviation): This could be an abbreviation for something else entirely. To understand what "Moa" refers to in this context, I need more information about where you encountered this abbreviation. It could be a company name, a product name, an acronym within a specific field, etc.

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