An Egg Worth 45000

The elephant bird was the largest bird in the world, twice the size of an ostrich. Although it couldn't fly, it laid eggs over 100 times larger than chicken eggs. Some fossilized eggs still exist and are valued at around $45,000.

What was the size comparison of the elephant bird to an ostrich?

What can you infer about the flying ability of the elephant bird?

What unique characteristic did the elephant bird have regarding its eggs?

Why is it important to handle fossilized elephant bird eggs carefully?

What is the estimated value of a fossilized elephant bird egg?