When archaeologists found 15 infant dinosaurs trapped in time in Mongolia
When archaeologists found 15 infant dinosaurs trapped in time in Mongolia
A 70-million-year-old nest containing 15 juvenile Protoceratops was discovered in Mongolia's Djadochta Formation. This find, revealed in 2011, offers insight into the challenges young dinosaurs faced, including predators like Velociraptors and catastrophic events such as sandstorms, highlighting the harsh conditions of the Late Cretaceous period.
A 70-million-year-old nest containing 15 juvenile Protoceratops was discovered in Mongolia's Djadochta Formation. This find, revealed in 2011, offers insight into the challenges young dinosaurs faced, including predators like Velociraptors and catastrophic events such as sandstorms, highlighting the harsh conditions of the Late Cretaceous period.