Mahakala was a carnivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and inhabited Asia. Its fossils have been found in places such as Ömnögovi (Mongolia).

Quick facts about Mahakala:

  • Existed from Campanian Age to Maastrichtian Age
  • Lived in a desert
  • Was a carnivore
  • Reproduced by laying eggs
  • Only one specimen has been found by paleontologists

All the Mahakala illustrations below were collected from the internet. Enjoy and explore:

Mahakala was described by the following scientific paper(s):
  • A. Perle and M. A. Norell. 1993. Flightless bird from the Cretaceous of Mongolia. Nature 362:623-626