Oviraptor head
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Oviraptor head
Oviraptor means bird thief and refers to this dinosaurs diet. It was a fast, bipedal omnivore living in the upper Cretaceous, using its toothless horny beak to crush eggs and eat seeds, meat and plants
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This print showcases an exquisitely detailed model of an Oviraptor head, showcasing the intricacies of this fascinating dinosaur's anatomy. The Oviraptor, meaning "bird thief" in Latin, was a fast, bipedal omnivore that roamed the Earth during the upper Cretaceous period. With its toothless, horny beak, this dinosaur was well-equipped for crushing eggs and feeding on a varied diet of plants, seeds, and small animals. The Oviraptor's head is characterized by its distinctive crest, which is believed to have served a functional purpose, possibly for display or temperature regulation. The eyes, positioned on either side of the head, provide a glimpse into the dinosaur's intense gaze. The Oviraptor was part of the larger group of Archosauria, which includes modern-day crocodiles and birds, and the more specific group of Dinosauria, the extinct group of reptiles that includes all dinosaurs. More specifically, the Oviraptor belonged to the Oviraptoridae family, which was part of the Coelurosauria, a subgroup of theropod dinosaurs. The Oviraptor was also classified as a Maniraptor, a subgroup of coelurosaurs characterized by their advanced anatomy and bird-like features. The Oviraptor's anatomy is a testament to the incredible evolutionary journey of the Archosauria, which began over 300 million years ago and culminated in the diverse array of creatures that populated the Earth during the Mesozoic Era. This print, with its stunning detail and accurate representation of the Oviraptor's anatomy, offers a window into the past, allowing us to marvel at the wonders of this extinct creature and the incredible diversity of life that has come before us.
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