Analysing the calcium isotope in the bird’s fossil bones, a team with participation of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry determined the position of the bird in the food chain and discovered that ...

In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region’s evolutionary history.

For the most recent study, the researchers created detailed 3D images of the fossil to get a closer look at the bite mark.

Bone fragments revealed the recently discovered Phorusrhacid was around 30% larger than other birds of its kind. Palaeontologist Siobhán Cooke shared how the bird’s huge beak and skull made it ...