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This Massive Scientific Discovery Sat Hidden in a Museum Drawer for Decades

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The Origins of the Bird Pelagornus

Pelagornus sanders eye has only been found in Charleston, but its relatives other birds in this fake tooth flock show up all over. Dan thinks the appearance of this group of birds the Pelagorna feeds may have to do with the disappearance of other strange giant flying creatures. These giant birds trundle onto the scene in part because the mass extinction cleared the competition And that didn't just mean dinosaurs other reptiles and early birds went extinct too.

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