Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Did you know that dinosaur fossils are found in New Zealand?
In fact, dinosaurs have been found on every continent in the world! Some important ancient penguin fossils have been discovered in Aotearoa, like Kairuku waewaeroa in Kaawhia Harbour and Kumimanu fordycei that was found embedded in 57 million-year-old beach boulders in North Otago – and is thought to be the largest penguin that ever lived!
Some of these fossils were found by Kiwi schoolkids. As Dr Clarke explains, one of the best ways to get involved in science is by observing the world around you – so get out there and get searching!
Our thanks to the US State Department for making Dr. Clarke's visit possible.
Did you know that dinosaur fossils are found in New Zealand?
In fact, dinosaurs have been found on every continent in the world! Some important ancient penguin fossils have been discovered in Aotearoa, like Kairuku waewaeroa in Kaawhia Harbour and Kumimanu fordycei that was found embedded in 57 million-year-old beach boulders in North Otago – and is thought to be the largest penguin that ever lived!
Some of these fossils were found by Kiwi schoolkids. As Dr Clarke explains, one of the best ways to get involved in science is by observing the world around you – so get out there and get searching!
Our thanks to the US State Department for making Dr. Clarke's visit possible.
