Grus melitensis
Grus melitensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="grus-melitensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Grus melitensis — an extinct Pleistocene crane from Malta (Melita), Italy. Large wading omnivore from the Mediterranean island crane fauna. Several Pleistocene endemic bird species are known from Malta cave deposits. G. melitensis documents crane presence in the central Mediterranean during the .
Diet & Feeding
Grus melitensis 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 | Italy |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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