Current:Home > StocksFossil from huge 'terror bird' discovered for the first time in Colombia -ProgressCapital
Fossil from huge 'terror bird' discovered for the first time in Colombia
View
Date:2025-04-13 23:20:22
The identification of part of the fossilized remains of a so-called "terror bird" species in South America has given researchers new insight into the apex predators that roamed some 12 million years ago.
The bird, discovered in central Colombia nearly two decades ago, was only recently identified as what may be the largest known species of terror bird ever discovered.
veryGood! (83)
Related
- Immigration issues sorted, Guatemala runner Luis Grijalva can now focus solely on sports
- Virginia NAACP sues school board for reinstating Confederate names
- Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without explanation
- Judge faces inquiry after Illinois attorney was kicked out of court and handcuffed to chair
- Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
- Ukraine says its forces hit ultra-modern Russian stealth jet parked at air base hundreds of miles from the front lines
- Special counsel David Weiss says Hunter Biden verdict about illegal choices, not addiction
- Juror on Hunter Biden trial says politics was not a factor in this case
- Connie Chiume, South African 'Black Panther' actress, dies at 72
- Who hit the 10 longest home runs in MLB history?
Ranking
- RFK Jr. closer to getting on New Jersey ballot after judge rules he didn’t violate ‘sore loser’ law
- Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen Enjoy Rare Date Night at Tribeca Festival
- With spending talks idling, North Carolina House to advance its own budget proposal
- As the Country Heats Up, ERs May See an Influx of Young Patients Struggling With Mental Health
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Mega Millions winning numbers for June 11 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $47 million
- Enchanting, rapper signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, dies: 'A great young lady'
- Nicki Minaj Shares Teary Video About Beautiful Baby Boy That Sparks Concern From Fans
Recommendation
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone park fulfills Lakota prophecy
Run Over to Nordstrom Rack to Save Up to 40% on Nike Sneakers & Slides
Rapper Enchanting Dead at 26
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
Missouri set to execute death row inmate David Hosier for 2009 murders after governor denies clemency
Trump’s company: New Jersey golf club liquor license probe doesn’t apply to ex-president
Key witness at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez faces grueling day of cross-examination