This week we meet the bird that shaped an ecosystem and, when it disappeared, changed a human culture - the Moa! How did this bird evolve and became a vital part of New Zealand’s ecosystem? In the news, we look at the newest species of Spinosaurus complete with a unique crest on its head. All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!

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