Animals

Most of them live in shelf waters (over 1300 species), bathyal zone (over 1200 species). In the abyssal waters (below 4000 m) so far 100 species have been found.

In Great Britain for example more than 20 visits has been recorded.

They were reptilian in appearance, however, some evidence suggests that there might have been separate genera, at least partially covered in hair-like structures.

They can most often be observed in the morning or late evening because too high temperatures drive them to shaded places or to burrows.

The newly hatched birds are aggressive and push apart, causing other eggs or even hatched chicks to be thrown from the nest and die on the ground.

The gestation can last for 93 days but can be delayed up to 156 days until the conditions are suitable enough to give birth to cubs.

The large size of their bill allows them to split larger seeds and easily grab fruits, vegetables, i ...

Specimens living under human protection, i.e., zoos, usually live up to five years, but many cases are as long-lived as those in the wild.