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Prehistoric giant bird skull found in Australia

2024-06-04 19:56:00, Kuriozitete CNA

Prehistoric giant bird skull found in Australia

Researchers have discovered fossils of a prehistoric "giant goose" on the bed of Lake Callabonnam, Australia

They think the fossil belongs to a giant extinct bird of the Genyornis neëtoni family that weighed 230 kg.

The BBC reports that the fossil dates from 45,000 to 50,000 years ago.

Prehistoric giant bird skull found in Australia

The giant birds had a gigantic skull, large jaws, indicating that they had a diet rich in plants and soft fruits.

Researchers describe it as a rare and important discovery that provides new knowledge about the appearance and characteristics of this bird. With the fossil found, they can understand the role this species had in Australia's ecosystem./ CNA

Prehistoric giant bird skull found in Australia





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