Authentic XL fossilized Elephant Bird eggshell fragment (Aepyornis maximus), 6.0 cm long, 10,000 years old, Holocene, Madagascar

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Authentic fossilized Elephant Bird eggshell fragment (Aepyornis maximus), approximately 10,000 years old, with a plastic display stand. Comes accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen. The Elephant Bird (Aepyornis maximus) was the largest bird ever to have lived, and this eggshell fragment makes an excellent gift for anyone passionate about curiosities or paleontology!

Due to its age, the specimen may have imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) that are perfectly normal and inevitable for such an old fossil, but it is, overall, in good condition. We invite you to carefully study the product photos to identify the natural imperfections and any possible repairs to the specimen.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized Elephant Bird Aepyornis maximus eggshell fragment

Age: approximately 10,000 years old, Holocene epoch

Dimensions: approximately 6.0 cm long on the long sides (Please take a look at the photo in which the specimen is placed next to the ruler/in the hand to give you an idea of its size)

Country of origin: Madagascar

The product consists of a single authentic fossilized Elephant Bird eggshell fragment (Aepyornis maximus), the exact one shown in the photos above, and comes accompanied by a plastic display stand, a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information, as well as a Certificate of Authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen.

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Description

Aepyornis is an extinct genus of Elephant Bird that lived on the island of Madagascar. The genus consisted of two species: a smaller one, Aepyornis hildebrandti, and a larger one, Aepyornis maximus. The closest living relative of Aepyornis is the Kiwi bird of New Zealand. Aepyornis became extinct around 1000 AD, likely as a result of human activity.

Like present-day ostriches, Aepyornis was a flightless running bird, and its herbivorous diet consisted of plants and fruits. Aepyornis maximus could reach 275 – 1000 kg in weight, stood up to 3 meters tall, and was the largest bird ever to have lived!

 

Skeleton and egg of Aepyornis maximus
Skeleton and egg of Aepyornis maximus – author Monnier, Wikipedia – image is strictly for illustrative purposes and is not part of the product

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