Geiseltal fossil reconstructions of Gastornis and Propaleotherium Since the beginning of the 20th ce

Geiseltal fossil reconstructions of Gastornis and Propaleotherium

Since the beginning of the 20th century, fossils were excaveted in Geiseltal while mining coal. The finds are quite extraordinary: well preserved leafs, fruits, vertebrates and insects enable a broad view into ancient eco systems. Sadly the excavation site was flooded in 2003 making it the biggest artifical lake in Germany.
The stars of Geiseltal: Propaleotherium, ancestor of todays horses, and the terror bird Gastornis. But contrary to popular beliefs this chick would rather crack up some nuts with the boys instead of hunting.