"Giant Prehistoric Goose Fossil Unearthed in Australia"
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Researchers have discovered new fossilized skulls of the extinct bird Genyornis newtoni, also known as the "giga-goose," in Southern Australia. This enormous, flightless bird, which stood over six feet tall and weighed up to 530 pounds, terrorized early Australians before going extinct around 45,000 years ago. The new findings provide a clearer picture of the bird's appearance and behavior, revealing it had a goose-like face and powerful hind legs.
Topics:science#australia#extinction#fossil-discovery#genyornis-newtoni#prehistoric-birds#science-and-nature
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