Oviraptor (/ ˈoʊvɪræptər /; lit. 'egg thief') is a genus of oviraptorid dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period.

May 31, 2024 · Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given …

Oviraptor, (genus Oviraptor), small, lightly built predatory or omnivorous dinosaur that brooded its eggs in a manner similar to birds. Found as fossils in deposits from the Late Cretaceous …

Oviraptoridae is a group of bird-like, herbivorous and omnivorous maniraptoran dinosaurs. Oviraptorids are characterized by their toothless, parrot-like beaks and, in some cases, …

Mar 3, 2019 · Aside from its unjust reputation as an egg thief, Oviraptor is well known for being one of the most birdlike of all dinosaurs. This theropod possessed a sharp, toothless beak, …

The curved upper and lower jaws of Oviraptor would have been able to crush even hard objects. This dinosaur may have eaten eggs, or fed on fish and shellfish. Explore Oviraptor, an …

Oct 20, 2023 · In the realm of prehistoric creatures, few dinosaurs have been as misunderstood as the Oviraptor. Its name, derived from Latin, paints a picture of an ‘egg thief’–a reputation …

May 27, 2024 · The Oviraptor is a genus of oviraptorid dinosaur. The name is Latin for “egg thief,” which is what scientists originally believed it to be. However, additional research suggests that …

Feb 17, 2023 · Oviraptor was a small to medium-sized dinosaur with a bird-like beak and a prominent crest on its head. It was likely an omnivore that fed on a variety of plant and animal …

Dec 10, 2023 · The Oviraptor is a fascinating genus of dinosaur that roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period. Despite its name, which means “egg thief,” recent evidence suggests …