Grus primigenia

Grus primigenia

† Grus primigenia — an extinct Miocene or Pliocene crane from Europe. 'First crane'; possibly an ancestral crane species predating many extant lineages. Large wading omnivore. Neogene European crane records document the diversification of Grus before its modern intercontinental distribution was ac.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grus primigenia 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.

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Diet Carnivore

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What did Grus primigenia eat?
Grus primigenia was a carnivore.

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