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Big bird had swift legs

Fossil find reveals 'terror bird' was fast on its feet.

An ancient meat-eating 'terror bird' discovered in northern Patagonia has a record-breakingly large head — but the big beast could still sprint for its prey.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on October 25, 2006 06:53 PM |

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