Aepyornis
| Genus of large, extinct, flightless birds living in Madagascar until a few thousand years ago. Some stood 3 m/10 ft high and laid eggs with a volume of 43 l/9.5 gal. They had long, thick legs, four-toed feet, and rudimentary wings. |
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