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Researchers Uncover Dinosaur Egg Mystery in Surprising Location

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy

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Source: The Daily Galaxy

Researchers have discovered that many dinosaurs, including Protoceratops, likely laid soft-shelled eggs, which are less likely to fossilize, explaining their rarity in the fossil record. This finding, supported by chemical analysis, suggests soft eggshells were common even late in the dinosaur era and may have been used by marine predators like mosasaurs, indicating diverse reproductive strategies among prehistoric creatures.

Giant Egg 'The Thing' Discovered in Antarctica Challenges Prehistoric Life Theories

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Indian Defence Review

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Source: Indian Defence Review

A 68-million-year-old soft-shelled egg, nicknamed 'The Thing,' was discovered in Antarctica, challenging previous beliefs about marine reptile reproduction by suggesting mosasaurs may have laid eggs in water, and providing new insights into the evolution of reptile eggs.