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Maiasaura with nest of eggs and hatchlings
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Maiasaura with nest of eggs and hatchlings
An animated model of the dinosaur Miasaura, created by Kokoro Ltd. for the Natural History Museum, London. This dinosaur whose name meand good mother lizard lived during the Upper Cretaceous 60-85 mya
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In this photograph, an animated model of the Maiasaura, a dinosaur whose name translates to "good mother lizard," is depicted in its natural habitat during the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 60-85 million years ago. The Maiasaura was a bipedal, herbivorous dinosaur that belonged to the Euornithopoda order, part of the larger group of Ankylopollexia, which includes both dinosaurs and birds. This dinosaur is distinguished by its distinctive parrot-like beak and the feathers covering its body. The Maiasaura is shown in the photograph with a nest of eggs and several hatchlings at its feet. The nest, which is typical of modern-day bird species, is a testament to the Maiasaura's role as a nurturing parent. This behavior, along with the presence of feathers and other bird-like features, has led scientists to classify the Maiasaura as a member of the Anseriformes, a group that includes both ducks and geese, and the Aves, the modern-day birds. The Maiasaura's anatomy, as depicted in this animated model, is based on extensive fossil evidence. Its skeletal structure reveals that it was a diapsid, a reptile with two openings in the skull for the cheekbones, and a member of the Archosauria, a group that includes both dinosaurs and crocodiles. The dinosaur's skeleton also shows that it was a cerapod, a theropod dinosaur with hips that were more advanced than its ancestors. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Maiasaura and the role it played in the diverse and complex ecosystem of the Cretaceous period. The image of the mother dinosaur with her nest of eggs and hatchlings is a poignant reminder of the deep connection between dinosaurs and modern-day birds and the rich history of life on Earth.
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