New Members rebeltrot2 Posted September 29, 2020 New Members Share Posted September 29, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 No photos showing. You may have to downsize the photos. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 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. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Topic moved to Is It Real? Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 @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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 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 Could make a really big omelette with one of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 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. 4 "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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