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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds Read More »

Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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Eggshells – not bones – reveal the existence of previously unknown extinct birds

A previously unknown species of elephant bird was recently discovered in northeastern Madagascar and was identified only from its ancient eggshells. © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes Surface diffusion of Aepyornis eggshell exposed by active wind erosion of sand dunes where birds … [+] once nested. (Credit: Gifford Miller) Gifford Miller More than …

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