Aepyornis
Aepyornis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aepyornis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aepyornis, the Elephant Bird, was the world's largest bird — a massive ratite that stood up to 3m tall and weighed ~500kg. This flightless herbivore was endemic to Madagascar and survived until ~1000-1200 CE. Its eggs (the largest of any animal at ~160 eggs' worth of volume) were used as water vessels by early Malagasy inhabitants. Extinction was driven by human hunting and habitat loss.
Diet & Feeding
Aepyornis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Madagascar |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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