New Fossil Discovery Reveals True Appearance of Prehistoric 'Giga-Goose'

Paleontologists uncover a nearly complete skull of Genyornis newtoni, offering insights into its behavior and habitat.

The Genyornis newtoni, a 500-pound flightless bird, lived in prehistoric Australia and went extinct around 45,000 years ago.
The newly discovered skull shows features adapted for semi-aquatic environments, challenging previous assumptions.
This find is only the second skull ever found, with the first being heavily damaged and limiting past reconstructions.
The bird's beak and jaw structure suggest it fed on soft plants and fruits, with a strong bite force.
Researchers believe the loss of freshwater habitats contributed to the extinction of Genyornis.