Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi
Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="anthropornis-nordenskjoeldi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi is the type species of Anthropornis, a giant Eocene penguin from Seymour Island, Antarctica. Named in honor of Arctic explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskjöld, it stood about 1.6–1.7m tall and was an apex aquatic predator of the Southern Ocean. Its large flippers and dense bones aided deep, pursuit-style diving for fish and squid.
Diet & Feeding
Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi 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
| Local de descoberta | Antarctica |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Carnivore |
Perguntas frequentes
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