Aepyornis

Aepyornis: Research Database Aepyornithiformes (Aves) · Pleistocene-Holocene (~50,000-1,000 YA) · Africa — Madagascar   Research Note: Aepyornis was a giant elephant bird from Madagascar — one of the largest birds ever to live and an important taxon for understanding avian evolution and extinction.   Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact de Ricqlès & … Read more

Vorombe

Vorombe: Research Database Mesozoic · Fossil Record   Research Note: Vorombe was a significant fossil species providing important data on vertebrate evolution.   Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact Clarke & Miller 2006: Vorombe and elephant bird diversity in the Quaternary Quaternary Science Reviews Confirmed A 2006 Fossil Clarke & Miller, Quaternary Science … Read more