These extinct flightless birds were members of the family Aepyornithidae, and once lived on Madagascar. Name this species of giant avian.

Scientists believe that the elephant bird became extinct around 1000–1200 CE, most likely because of human activity. Believe it or not, their closest living relatives are kiwi, even though the elephant bird lived in Madagascar and stood almost 10 feet tall.

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