Parenting in the Mesozoic Era: Were dinosaurs good parents to their children?
Fossil evidence reveals a surprising diversity in dinosaur parenting. Some species, like Maiasaura, exhibited strong maternal care, feeding and protecting their young. Others, such as sauropods, likely left their numerous offspring to fend for themselves. This prehistoric approach to raising young varied greatly, mirroring the complex social behaviors seen in modern animals.
Fossil evidence reveals a surprising diversity in dinosaur parenting. Some species, like Maiasaura, exhibited strong maternal care, feeding and protecting their young. Others, such as sauropods, likely left their numerous offspring to fend for themselves. This prehistoric approach to raising young varied greatly, mirroring the complex social behaviors seen in modern animals.
