title: Prehistoric New Zealanders.
abstract: The physical condition of prehistoric man in New Zealand is briefly surveyed. These were tall, robust Polynesian people living an active existence, and having an adequate diet. The mean life span of about 30 years for adults was short only by modern Western standards. A number of skeletal features, notably aspects of skull and long bone form, set them apart from other races of mankind.
mesh_terms: D000885:Anthropology, Physical; D004032:Diet; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D008136:Longevity; D009520:New Zealand; D010161:Paleodontology; D010163:Paleontology; D010164:Paleopathology; D011114:Polynesia / Q000208:ethnology