Phorusrhacos longissimus
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The skull of Phorusrhacos was large and robust, with an extremely strong, downward-curved beak, designed to tear flesh. Recent studies have revealed that its beak was equipped with a highly specialized structure for catching and dismembering its prey, allowing it to hunt animals of considerable size, including medium-sized mammals. This beak, together with a strong and flexible neck, gave it the ability to deliver a powerful blow to its prey, probably killing it quickly.
Its long, muscular legs were adapted for running, suggesting that Phorusrhacos was a fast runner, capable of reaching significant speeds to pursue prey on open plains. Although it was flightless, its skeleton was light, giving it an advantage in speed and maneuverability on land. Its hunting strategy is thought to have combined rapid pursuit with ambushes, using its brute strength to subdue its victims.
New fossil finds and biomechanical analyses have provided a clearer view of its behavior and place in the ecosystem. Recent studies have suggested that Phorusrhacos might have lived in small groups, although evidence of social behavior in these birds remains a matter of debate. In addition, dental microwear analyses indicate that it had a varied carnivorous diet, including both carrion and live prey.
Phorusrhacos also displays adaptations in its legs that suggest a predominantly terrestrial life, with a bone structure that could withstand large impacts, supporting the hypothesis that it was capable of delivering powerful blows with its legs, possibly to knock down its prey before using its beak to finish it off.
Recent research on the paleobiogeography of Miocene South America has highlighted the importance of Phorusrhacos as an apex predator in its environment, helping to shape the fauna of its time. These studies continue to expand our knowledge of how these terror birds dominated South American terrestrial ecosystems before the arrival of large mammalian predators on the continent.
Approximate measurements of the Phorusrhacos:
- 1:35 scale Complete
- Length 86 mm
- Height 49 mm
- Width 42 mm
- Height upright 75 mm
- 1:20 scale Complete
- Length 150 mm
- Height 86 mm
- Width 73 mm
- Height upright 131 mm
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Made to scale, prototyped in resin and with a scenic base in most of the models offered. If you like miniatures, both for collecting and for painting, we offer you a wide variety of scale replicas; All of them related to dinosaurs, extinct prehistoric fauna and current fauna.
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Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.
Replicas are supplied with the option of airbrush priming in dark grey. If you require another colour, please let us know which one you prefer in the box with special instructions for the seller. Without priming, we do not guarantee that the resin will accept paint.
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The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.
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