fossilporn:3.5 million years ago, carnivorous “Terror Birds” with hooked beaks standing 10 feet tall
fossilporn:3.5 million years ago, carnivorous “Terror Birds” with hooked beaks standing 10 feet tall roamed portions of South America in search of prey which they hatcheted with their huge beaks. Researches have found a 90% complete skeleton of a new species (Llallawavis scaglia) which is providing surprising new details about their hearing an anatomy. Read more…The scientific paper can be found here…Also be sure to visit the Fossil Porn Tumblr Blog for more amazing fossil photos, links and new stories. -- source link