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I acquired these through an estate sale I don't know much about this kinda thing but I'm fascinated with them now please help me determine if they are in fact dinosaur eggs they resemble pics I've seen online help please

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I read your tags. What is an "ekephant"? Did you mean elephant? If so, you should be aware that elephants do not lay eggs. They are livebearers. 

 

P.S. -- Photos would make identification of your specimen(s) much easier. Also, you should post items for identification in the ID section of the forum. This thread covers how to use the forum and its functional information.

 

 

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20 hours ago, Troodon said:

@Mark Kmiecik

The eggs of the Aepyornis from Madagascar are also known  the elephant bird eggs. Often sold as composited eggs

 

Photo  From Smithsonian article

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Could make a really big omelette with one of those...

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17 hours ago, Troodon said:

The eggs of the Aepyornis from Madagascar

For future readers, the attribution of these eggs are undergoing review and revision. That there are several species represented is likely, but there may be a split at the Genus level coming as well.

 

If the specimen pictured is entire (not pieced-up from fragments) and not a reproduction, it would join an elite club: there are only 12 or 13 whole "Elephant Bird" eggs known to exist.

 

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