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Dinosaur eggs, China Macroelongatoolithus xixiaensis (Lee et al, 1995) These eggs were probably laid by a giant form of oviraptor. Each egg is about 40 cm long by 14 cm wide (16 in)
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Dinosaur eggs, China Macroelongatoolithus xixiaensis (Lee et al, 1995) These eggs were probably laid by a giant form of oviraptor. Each egg is about 40 cm long by 14 cm wide (16 in)
FG-12038
FOSSIL- Dinosaur Eggs
Cretaceous, Xixia Basin, Henan Province, China
Macroelongatoolithus xixiaensis
These eggs were probably laid by a giant form of oviraptor. Each egg is about 40 cm long by 14 cm wide (16 in. by 5.5 in.)
Francois Gohier
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Cracking the Mystery - Giant Oviraptor Eggs Unearthed in China!
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. In this snapshot, we catch a glimpse of an extraordinary fossil find that takes us back to the prehistoric era. The print showcases FG-12038, a collection of dinosaur eggs discovered in the vast Xixia Basin of Henan Province, China. These magnificent Macroelongatoolithus xixiaensis eggs are believed to belong to a colossal species of oviraptor. With each egg measuring a whopping 40 cm long by 14 cm wide (16 in. by 5.5 in. ), it's clear that these ancient parents didn't skimp on size! Transporting us back millions of years ago during the Cretaceous period, this remarkable image offers a window into the world when dinosaurs roamed freely across Asia. The Xixia Basin proves to be an invaluable treasure trove for paleontologists and enthusiasts alike. Captured through Francois Gohier's lens, this awe-inspiring photograph invites us to marvel at the wonders of nature and ponder over our planet's rich history. It serves as a reminder that even though these majestic creatures have long vanished from Earth's surface, their legacy lives on through fossils like FG-12038. So let your imagination run wild as you gaze upon this mesmerizing relic from another time – where giants once laid their enormous eggs and left behind an indelible mark on our collective fascination with dinosaurs!
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