Tale of a fossil - Giant hunting
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Суббота, 20 Марта 2021 г. 16:13
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This illustration depicts the likely scenario that lead to a real fossil.
Species: Haast's eagle Hieraaetus moorei hunting a South Island giant moa Dinornis robustus (based on female individuals of both species).
Fossil: moa pelvis found with holes that match up with an eagle's talons.
Age and location: Holocene, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand.
Stats: Moa +250 kg, 3.6 m reach (tallest known bird).
Eagle 15 kg. Relatively small wingspan (2.6 m) for the size indicates it was a forest-dwelling species, like harpy eagles. Hallux talon up to 11 cm long.
Extra info: The eagle's method of attack on such large prey involved flying in fast and disabling the moa from behind. A bite to the back of the head would have been the killing blow.
https://www.deviantart.com/artbyjrc/art/Tale-of-a-fossil-Giant-hunting-872899345
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