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Scientists discover fossils of new, adorable baby dinosaur in Mongolia

Scientists discover fossils of new, adorable baby dinosaur in Mongolia

6 years ago
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https://www.cnet.com/news/scientists-discover-fossils-of-new-adorable-baby-dinosaur-in-mongolia/

Oviraptorosaurs aren't quite the same as the door-opening "velociraptors" made famous by Jurassic Park. They have shortened skulls like those of a parrot and are relatively small (though one particular species grows to be about eight metres long). Oviraptorid fossils have mostly been found in Asia, though there are some records of fossils in North America and England, too.

The new find, published in PLOS ONE on Feb. 6, details the new species based on a number of skull, hip and tail bones. The delightful cherub's jaw bones are much thicker than other oviraptorids, suggesting that it may have had a particularly unique diet, feeding on seeds and ancient hard-shelled mollusks.