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News imageGetty Images A complete sub-fossilised elephant bird egg has been put up for sale, it’s expected to fetch £30,000 when auctioned at Christie’s in London next month. (Copyright: Getty Images)Getty Images
A complete sub-fossilised elephant bird egg has been put up for sale, it’s expected to fetch £30,000 when auctioned at Christie’s in London next month. (Copyright: Getty Images)

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