2.4" Elephant Bird Aepyornis Maximus Egg Shell Specimen Late Pleistocene Madagascar

Location: Madagascar Coast Weight: 0.8 Ounces  Dimensions: 2.4 Inches Long, 2.2 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 1000–1200 CE.  The Elephant bird, scientifically known as Aepyornis, is an extinct genus of flightless birds that once inhabited Madagascar. These colossal birds are notable for their immense size, with some species reaching heights of up to three meters (approximately 10 feet) and weights exceeding 500 kilograms (about 1,100 pounds). Among the most remarkable features of the elephant bird are its eggs, which are the largest known eggs laid by any terrestrial animal. The volume of these eggs can reach up to 1.9 gallons (7 liters), significantly surpassing that of any modern bird. Size and Structure Elephant bird eggshells are cha