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Re: Phorusrhacids killing large mammals in National Geographic Channel

To: john.bass@ntlworld.com
Subject: Re: Phorusrhacids killing large mammals in National Geographic Channel
From: Raptorial Talon <raptorialtalon@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:12:25 -0500
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> I have seen in popular literature that some Phorusrhacids had raptorial foot
> claws and clawed arms.  What is the latest on this?
>

Seems like it may have been a misinterpretation of the structure of
the wrist and hand in *Titanis*. It was thought to be unique, but it
isn't: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanis_walleri#Description

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- Re: Phorusrhacids killing large mammals in National Geographic Channel
  - From: Augusto Haro <augustoharo@gmail.com>
- RE: Phorusrhacids killing large mammals in National Geographic Channel
  - From: "john hunt" <john.bass@ntlworld.com>

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