A 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg was found... as if it were laid yesterday
The egg may have belonged to the genus Bonapartenycus, a small, carnivorous theropod that roamed the region during the late Cretaceous period. The well-preserved fossil, which resembles an ostrich egg in appearance, has astonished scientists.
This is the first time that such a solid condition has been found.While dinosaur eggs have been found in the region before, such intact preservation is extremely rare. The archaeological team indicates that the egg may contain embryonic material. This possibility further enhances the fossil's scientific significance. Detailed scans will be conducted to determine the egg's contents.
Gonzalo Muñoz of the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences told National Geographic that the discovery was a big surprise for them.
"While finding dinosaur fossils is common, finding eggs is much rarer," said Muñoz, emphasizing that the eggs of carnivorous dinosaurs are particularly rare.
Muñoz explained the reasons for this rarity: "First of all, there are fewer carnivores than herbivores. Furthermore, since carnivorous dinosaurs are the ancestors of birds, their eggs are more similar to birds, meaning they have thinner shells and are more delicate. This makes them more difficult to preserve."
Therefore, the egg's robustness makes it scientifically unique and extraordinary. The egg, along with other fossils found in the region, will be sent to the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences for detailed analysis.
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