Aepyornithidae
Aepyornithidae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aepyornithidae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aepyornithidae, the elephant birds, were a family of enormous flightless ratite birds endemic to Madagascar. The family included multiple species across the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis, ranging from ostrich-sized to the heaviest birds ever — up to ~500kg. They went extinct around 1000-1200 CE due to hunting and habitat destruction following human arrival on the island.
Diet & Feeding
Aepyornithidae was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Kenya |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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