Ancient Dome-Headed Dinosaur Discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
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Paleontologists discovered the oldest and most complete dome-headed dinosaur fossil, Zavacephalae rinpoche, in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, dating back 108-115 million years. The find provides new insights into the development and evolution of pachycephalosaurs, suggesting they reached sexual maturity before full growth, and offers a rare glimpse into their anatomy and biology.
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