Terror birds on the run: a mechanical model to estimate its maximum running speed.

R Ernesto Blanco, Washington W Jones

September 2005 Proc Biol Sci

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions highlight the size and biomechanics of terror birds, using enthusiastic language like 'great #birds!' and 'imagine how they kicked,' which reflects both appreciation and curiosity. References to biomechanics and comparisons to modern birds demonstrate moderate engagement and a recognition of the study's importance, contributing to a general sense of interest and agreement.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions recognize the validity of the research, with some explicitly supporting the findings about terror bird speed and behavior.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Participants show high interest, discussing the impressive size and capabilities of these ancient birds, with superlative language like 'Great #birds!' and 'Imagine how they kicked...'.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Engagement is moderate to high, with references to biological aspects such as leg strength, and comparisons to modern birds like secretarybirds, indicating thoughtful consideration of the article’s implications.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the research influences understanding of prehistoric predators and could inform interpretations of their behaviors, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

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    @otikenne (Twitter)

    RT @TZBirder: And Terror Birds were pretty much scaled up versions of Secretarybirds https://t.co/SseJAOoLLf, including one at 300kg! Imagi…
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  • Colin Beale
    @TZBirder (Twitter)

    And Terror Birds were pretty much scaled up versions of Secretarybirds https://t.co/SseJAOoLLf, including one at 300kg! Imagine how they kicked... So Secretarybirds tell us how well named Terror Birds are, and show how speed is what you want to generate force! Great #birds! 5/5 https://t.co/nQrOP9QUsh
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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study develops a mechanical model to estimate the maximum running speeds of extinct terror birds by analyzing the strength of their leg bones, specifically the tibiotarsus, and tests this model on both fossil species and modern large birds.
  • The research suggests that Mesembriornis, one of the terror bird species, may have been capable of breaking long bones with its legs to access marrow, indicating a potential feeding strategy.
  • Overall, the paper provides insights into the biology and behavior of these ancient predators by combining biomechanical analysis with fossil data.]