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Extinct Birds

Elephant Bird – Madagascar’s Giant That Time Forgot
ByRorik Vance Ellery October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

The Elephant Bird is one of the most awe-inspiring birds in history. Native to the island of Madagascar, these massive, flightless birds could stand up to 10 feet tall and weigh nearly half a ton, making them the largest birds to ever walk the earth. What makes the Elephant Bird so interesting is the blend…

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The Elephant Bird: Madagascar’s Giant Lost Bird
ByRorik Vance Ellery August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

When you picture the largest bird that ever lived, your mind may jump to the ostrich. But the ostrich, impressive as it is, was no match for the colossal Elephant Bird of Madagascar. These enormous, flightless birds towered over humans, weighed as much as half a ton, and laid eggs bigger than a football. What…

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