"Fossil of Giant Prehistoric 'Giga-Goose' Unearthed in Australia"
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Researchers have discovered the most complete skull of the extinct giant flightless bird Genyornis newtoni in Australia, providing new insights into its appearance and ecological role. The 45,000- to 50,000-year-old fossil, found in Lake Callabonnam, reveals the bird's massive cranium, large jaws, and unique casque. This discovery helps piece together the evolutionary puzzle of this "giant goose" and its adaptations to aquatic habitats, which may have contributed to its extinction.
Topics:science#australia#extinct-species#fossil-discovery#genyornis-newtoni#prehistoric-birds#sciencearchaeology
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