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Size of Argentavis magnificens compared to a human figure
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Size of Argentavis magnificens compared to a human figure
An approximation of the size of Argentavis magnificens (" magnificent Argentine bird", or more literally " magnificent silver bird" ) compared to a human figure - among the largest flying birds ever to exist. Date: Prehistory
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This image offers an approximate representation of the colossal Argentavis magnificens, a prehistoric flying bird that once graced the skies during the late Miocene epoch. Argentavis, meaning "argentine silver bird" or "magnificent argentine bird," is renowned for its immense size, making it one of the largest flying birds ever discovered. With an estimated wingspan reaching up to 12 meters (approximately 39 feet), Argentavis dwarfed humans, as depicted in this comparison. Humans, with an average height of around 1.7 meters (5.6 feet), appear minuscule in comparison. The bird's wingspan is believed to be larger than any modern-day bird, including the Andean condor and the Wandering Albatross. Argentavis was a formidable creature, with a powerful build and sharp, hooked beak. Its size and strength have led scientists to speculate that it may have been an apex predator, hunting large prey such as mammoths and giant ground sloths. However, the exact diet and behavior of Argentavis remain a subject of ongoing research. Despite its impressive size, Argentavis is now extinct. Fossil evidence suggests that it lived in what is now South America, between 12 and 10 million years ago. This image serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity and vastness of life that once existed on our planet, and the importance of continued research into our planet's prehistoric past.
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