The eggs of Aepyornis are the largest known for any amniote, and have a volume of around 5.6–13 litres (12–27 US pt) , a length of approximately 26–40 centimetres (10–16 in) and a width of 19–25 centimetres (7.5–9.8 in).
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The egg is intact, measuring 40 cm from end to end, with a 65 cm circumference at its widest point. The Natural History Zoological Register entry (NMINH:1975.12) ... |
At 30 cm tall and 24cm in diameter, it is 200 times bigger than a chicken's egg. This enormous egg could be worth up to £50,000. The Elephant bird is thought to ... |
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