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January 14, 2024 43 mins

So, what would happen if Big Bird and Snuffleupagus made a baby? We'll never know because they're puppets that can't reproduce. I do feel like the elephant bird of Madagascar seems like it could be a Jim Henson creation, and could have been the outcome of that beautiful union. Go with Aaron as he mispronounces all the scientific names in this episode while telling you all about the amazing elephant bird from a not-so-distant past.

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For additional research:

Elephant bird - Wikipedia

10 Interesting Facts About Giant Elephant Birds (thoughtco.com)

Elephant bird | Summary & Facts | Britannica

Roc (mythology) - Wikipedia

Gondwana - WikipediaKeel (bird anatomy) - Wikipedia

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