Ancient 68-Million-Year-Old Egg Discovered in Antarctica
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Earth.com
A 68-million-year-old soft-shelled fossil egg, nicknamed 'The Thing,' was discovered in Antarctica, revealing that large marine reptiles like mosasaurs laid eggs in water, challenging previous beliefs that such reptiles gave birth to live young. The egg, the largest soft-shelled egg found, suggests a reproductive strategy involving quick hatching in sheltered waters, and its preservation provides insights into ancient life near the poles.