QMNH 0034 – The Nopo

One would think that since the Nopo abandoned the ability to fly and swim, it would probably become quite adept at traversing the island’s rugged terrain. One would be mistaken. The Nopo is a notoriously clumsy animal and has been witnessed tumbling off of sheer sea cliffs several times. #penguin #speculativeevolution #speculativebiology #creature #bird #uncertainplacement