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Today in History: Last Huia Sighting Confirmed in New Zealand

12/28/2025

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On December 28, 1907, the last confirmed sighting of the huia, an extinct New Zealand wattlebird, took place in the Tararua Range on the North Island. This marked a significant moment in conservation history, highlighting the vulnerability of species and the impact of human activity on biodiversity. The huia was last seen again in a credible sighting in 1924.

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On December 28, 1907, the last confirmed sighting of the huia, an extinct New Zealand wattlebird, took place in the Tararua Range on the North Island. This marked a significant moment in conservation history, highlighting the vulnerability of species and the impact of human activity on biodiversity. The huia was last seen again in a credible sighting in 1924.