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Fossil Aepyornis Eggshell - Elephant Bird - Pleistocene Madagascar - Genuine Specimen - COA Included
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Fossil Aepyornis Eggshell – Elephant Bird – Pleistocene Madagascar – Genuine Specimen – COA Included

£20.40

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity

Name: Aepyornis [Elephant Bird] Eggshell

Age: Pleistocene

Location: Madagascar

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 45 x 5 x 40mm (1.77 x 0.2 x 1.57 inches)

Aepyornis is a genus of aepyornithid, one of three genera of ratite birds endemic to Madagascar until their extinction sometime around AD 1000. The species A. maximus weighed up to 540 kilograms, and until recently was regarded as the largest known bird of all time.

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Description

Offered here is a genuine fossilised eggshell fragment from the extinct giant bird Aepyornis, commonly known as the Elephant Bird. This incredible piece hails from Madagascar and dates back to the Pleistocene epoch.

The Aepyornis was one of the largest birds to ever walk the Earth, reaching up to 3 metres in height and weighing over 400 kg. Though flightless, it laid some of the largest known bird eggs in history, making any eggshell fragment a highly sought-after piece of prehistoric megafauna history.

This specimen is a carefully chosen piece, with a clear photograph showing the actual fossil you will receive. The scale cube = 1cm. Please see the image for full sizing.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

  • Species: Aepyornis sp.
  • Common Name: Elephant Bird
  • Fossil Type: Eggshell fragment
  • Age: Pleistocene Epoch (approx. 2.58 million – 11,700 years ago)
  • Origin: Madagascar
  • Colour: Natural tan to brown with shell texture
  • Size: See image (scale cube = 1cm)

Scientific Classification:

  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Aves
  • Order: Aepyornithiformes
  • Family: Aepyornithidae

Geological Context:

  • Geological Stage: Pleistocene
  • Depositional Environment: Fossil-rich terrestrial deposits in Madagascar’s Quaternary layers
  • Notable: The Elephant Bird is one of the most iconic extinct birds and has been the subject of many legends and scientific studies. Its eggs were up to 160 times larger than a chicken’s egg.

Whether for educational purposes, collecting, or display, this fossilised eggshell offers a rare and tangible connection to Earth’s recent prehistoric past and one of the largest birds to ever exist.

You will receive an actual specimen, not a stock photo.

Disclaimer:
All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each item is individually photographed to accurately represent the specimen you will receive.

 

Additional information

Era

Pleistocene
Origin

Madagascar

Pleistocene Information

The Pleistocene Epoch (2.58 million – 11,700 years ago) was a time of repeated ice ages, shaping Earth's landscapes and ecosystems. Massive glaciers advanced and retreated, covering large parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. This period saw the rise of megafauna, including woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, and cave bears. Early humans (Homo erectus, Neanderthals, and Homo sapiens) spread across the world, developing tools, art, and early societies. Many species adapted to harsh, cold climates, but as the Ice Age ended, global warming and human hunting contributed to the extinction of many large mammals. The Pleistocene transitions into the Holocene, the current epoch, marking the beginning of human civilization.

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