2.5" Elephant Bird Aepyornis Maximus Egg Shell Specimen Late Pleistocene Madagascar Bird calcite has been used in

calcite has been used in the production of cement and mortar

offering an unprecedented look into Aepyornis genetics

These ancient hunters were early members of their group

keeled breastbone for strong flight muscles

2.5" Elephant Bird Aepyornis Maximus Egg Shell Specimen Late Pleistocene Madagascar Bird calcite has been used inLocation: Madagascar Coast Weight: 0. 7 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 5 Inches Long, 2 Inches Wide, 0. 15 Inches Thick Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The item pictured is the one you will receive. Lived during the Late Pleistocene and Holocene epochs. They are thought to have existed from around 43,000 years ago until their extinction approximately around 10001200 CE. The Elephant bird, scientifically known as Aepyornis, is an extinct genus of