Oldest pachycephalosaur skeleton discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert

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The oldest and most complete pachycephalosaur skeleton, Zavacephale rinpoche, has been discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. This juvenile dinosaur, dating back 108 million years, features a unique single-boned dome and offers insights into early dome-headed dinosaur evolution and behavior. The well-preserved fossil also includes gastroliths, providing information on its diet and digestive system, and suggests social behaviors began in youth.


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