Massive 'Terror Bird' Unearthed in South America, Revealing Prehistoric Predators
Paleontologists have discovered one of the largest 'terror birds' ever found, a potential new species from a fossil site in Colombia, dating back 12 million years. This bird, standing over 8 feet tall and weighing around 344 pounds, adds to the understanding of phorusrhacids, apex predators of the Miocene era. The discovery suggests these birds thrived in diverse habitats and may have migrated northward, filling a geographical gap in their known range. The find also offers insights into predator-prey dynamics and ecological balance in ancient South American ecosystems.
