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    The Rise & Fall of the Terror Birds

    Mar 01, 2020 5 minutes
    by Charles C. Hofer

    Welcome to Florida . . . 3 million years ago. One day this land will be dominated by gentle breezes, palm trees, and grandparents. But today, it is ruled by a terrifying beast.

    This monster stands taller than a basketball hoop. It has an enormous razor-sharp beak that can slice through flesh and crack bones. If it lays eyes on you, there’s little point in running away. Long, strong legs make it one of the fastest animals on land. Its speed and strength are rivaled only by its appetite for fresh meat. This creature is Titanis walleri, the largest of all terror birds.

    Terror birds (family ) were gigantic, flightless birds that rose to the top of the food chain after the Cretaceous Period came to a close. For more than 60 million years, terror

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