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Queensland Uncovers Extinct Bird in World-Class Fossil Site

9/22/2025

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The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area ranks among the top ten fossil sites worldwide.
Riversleigh is one of four key fossil sites, showcasing extinct species impacted by climate change.
Queensland's Department of Environment recently identified an extinct ground-dwelling bird species.
The wrist bone, found at Boodjamulla National Park, belonged to a large relative of the lyrebird.
This discovery underscores Australia's significant paleontological heritage.

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Story summary

The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area ranks among the top ten fossil sites worldwide.
Riversleigh is one of four key fossil sites, showcasing extinct species impacted by climate change.
Queensland's Department of Environment recently identified an extinct ground-dwelling bird species.
The wrist bone, found at Boodjamulla National Park, belonged to a large relative of the lyrebird.
This discovery underscores Australia's significant paleontological heritage.