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How Science Cleared Oviraptor’s Name After 100 Years of Blame

In 1923, paleontologists uncovered a small dinosaur crouched over a nest of eggs in the sands of Mongolia, and named it Oviraptor, the “egg thief.” For nearly a century, it was branded as one of ...
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They accidentally found these remains - and solved an ancient mystery

Once in a while, a fossil preserves behavior - and in 1923, a small feathered theropod from Mongolia seemed to be caught red-handed over a clutch of eggs, earning the name Oviraptor, the “egg thief.” ...
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“It Was A Huge Surprise”: Dinosaur Eggs Were Speckled And Colorful, Just Like Birds’ Eggs

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...
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Theropod Dinosaur, Oviraptor

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This specimen is a replica of an egg ...