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Authentic fossilized Elephant Bird eggshell fragment (Aepyornis maximus), 4.9 cm long, 10,000 years old, Holocene, Madagascar

RON 149,99

Authentic fossilized fragment of shell of Elephant Bird egg Aepyornis maximus, approximately 10,000 years old, in plastic box. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen. Elephant Bird Aepyornis maximus It was the largest bird that ever lived, and this eggshell fragment makes an excellent gift for someone with a passion for curiosities. or of 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 4.9 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 shell fragmentă of Elephant Bird egg Aepyornis maximus in plastic box, the one in the pictures above, and comes with 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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