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Choose a Page:Which animals were the first to fly?Why did animals begin to live on land?Which was the earliest known bird?Why do dinosaurs have such long names?What were early humans like?What is a fossil?What were the first animals like?What did prehistoric fish eat?Which reptiles ruled the seas?How did mammals survive the Ice Age?*What were the terror cranes?*How did Pterodactylus fly? What were the terror cranes? Terror cranes were giant birds that lived some 50 million years ago in North America. They stood 2 metres tall and hunted small mammals in areas of open grassland. They had strong legs for running, and a powerful, hook-tipped bill for dealing with their prey. Terror cranes are given the scientific name Diatryma.   Previous: Back Book: Best Ever Q&A Section: Nature Chapter: Prehistoric Life