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Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose

Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose

Update: 2024-06-22
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SCI068: Researchers have discovered a new prehistoric giant goose-like bird in South Australia, and Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant discuss the unique creature, its environment, and the other mega-fauna it would have co-existed with. Plus more on observing ants and SpaceX’s Starship launch!

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* Dromornithidae – Wikipedia

* Australia’s Giant Prehistoric Bird is More Goose Than Emu – ABC News

* Giant Prehistoric Bird Discovery – BBC News

* Study on Prehistoric Birds – Taylor & Francis Online





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Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose

Australia’s Prehistoric Giga-Goose

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