Fossil of largest penguin ever found in New Zealand

The bird weighed approximately 154 kilograms and was about two meters tall. The giant lived on the territory of the modern island 50 million years ago. The new species was named Kumimanu fordycei. He was probably one of the most ancient among penguins - the bones of the flippers of birds are quite primitive and look like wings. The find will help to better understand the evolution of these animals.