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45-million-year-old giant bird skull misidentified for decades, finally recognized
This fossilized skull belonged to now-extinct Diatryma, a flightless bird that reached heights of 4.6 feet (1.40 meters). This fearsome giant dominated the ancient Geiseltal region in Germany.
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Diatryma skull fossil (IMAGE)
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Diatryma skeleton (IMAGE)
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