Scott MacDougall-Shepherd

Scott MacDougall-Shepherd is a researcher associated with the Centre for Advanced Bird Studies at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He specializes in avian studies and has provided insights into the extinction of the giant moa, highlighting factors such as overhunting and habitat changes caused by the arrival of Polynesian peoples. Despite not being involved in the project to revive the moa, his expertise contributes to the understanding of these extinct birds and the challenges of de-extinction efforts.