Six million years ago, Argentavis magnificens was one of the most terrifying creatures in the sky. This creature was 12 feet long and had a wingspan around 23 feet. The bird was about the size of a biplane but weighed much less: around 160 pounds or an adult man's average weight. Thanks to its powerful, large beak, Argentavis magnificens could swallow a rabbit whole. Now the largest bird is the Andean Condor. They reach 33 pounds, about the weight of a small dog, and a wingspan of 10 feet, which is more than the height of any player in the NBA. Fortunately, these birds are vultures they feed on carrion and don't attack live animals.
But what if we lived in a world where all birds were the size of planes? Imagine you're somewhere in Africa. You're riding in a jeep in a hot valley with friends. The vehicle passes a group of lions, hyenas, and giraffes, and then you stop near some elephants. Suddenly, the elephants panic, raise their trunks, and scream. In the sky, you see a strange plane. The elephants run away. The plane is approaching, and you realize that it's not a plane at all, but a massive bird of prey. It's bigger than a business jet but smaller than a Boeing Date: 2022-04-19
