A rare wolf species was the apex predator of the Falkland Islands until they were hunted to extinction in 1876.
But now, almost 150 years later, Tūhura Otago Museum has published new research exploring the origins of these unique creatures.
Using modern x-ray imaging techniques, researchers have proven the wolves' uniqueness as a species, demonstrated its skeletal structure, and shed light on its journey to the Falklands.
Kane Fleury is curator of natural history at Tūhura Otago Museum and the co-author of this paper. He speaks to Charlotte.
Falklands Islands wolf Photo: Kane Fleury - Otago Museum CC-BY
