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How we cracked the mystery of Australia’s prehistoric giant eggs

How we cracked the mystery of Australia’s prehistoric giant eggs

 

  The Conversation

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Researchers have solved a long-running detective story, finally confirming the identity of the extinct bird that laid eggs across Australia: the giant flightless bird called Genyornis. CU expert Gifford Miller and colleagues share insight on The Conversation.