Gyps africanus
Gyps africanus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gyps-africanus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gyps africanus — the African white-backed vulture, a large Old World vulture from sub-Saharan Africa. Carnivorous obligate scavenger (~5 kg, ~2.2 m wingspan). Fossil records from Egyptian Neogene deposits document its historical range. Currently listed as Critically Endangered due to poisoning a.
Diet & Feeding
Gyps africanus 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 | Egypt |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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