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Fossil egg of the Elephant bird with hen and goose eggs for comparison
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Fossil egg of the Elephant bird with hen and goose eggs for comparison
JH-50
Fossil egg of the Elephant bird with hen and goose eggs for comparison
Aepyornis maximus
John Holmes
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Size Matters - A Cracking Comparison of Eggs!
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. In this egg-cellent snapshot captured by the talented John Holmes, we witness an extraordinary sight that takes us back to prehistoric times. Behold the JH-50 print, showcasing a fossilized egg from none other than the legendary Elephant bird! But wait, there's more! To truly grasp its colossal size, our feathered friends - a hen and goose - have joined in for some fun-sized comparison. As we delve into palaeontology wonders, it's hard not to be amazed by these ancient avian relics. The elephant bird's eggs were truly out-of-this-world gigantic! Imagine stumbling upon one of these massive ovals during your morning stroll; you'd need both hands just to hold it! Our poultry pals seem equally astonished as they gaze at this fossil treasure. The hen appears flabbergasted while clucking away about how her own modest eggs pale in comparison. And let's not forget our long-necked friend – the goose – who seems utterly bewildered by the sheer magnitude before them. This photograph is a reminder that nature has always had its share of surprises up its sleeve. So next time you're enjoying your scrambled eggs or omelette, take a moment to appreciate just how far we've come from these gargantuan dinosaur-like delicacies!
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