Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blind free-living kiwi offer a unique window into the ecology and evolution of vertebrate vision.
- Journal:
- BMC biology
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Moore, Bret A et al.
- Affiliation:
- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital · United States
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
The first report of multiple, blind, wild birds in good health suggests vision is not necessary for the survival of kiwi.
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