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New Feathered Dinosaur Discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert

3/29/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Mongolia's Gobi Desert has unveiled a new feathered dinosaur species, Duonychus tsogtbaatari. This remarkable therizinosaur, boasting two fingers adorned with impressive 30 cm claws, stands out among its kin. Dating back 90-95 million years, the fossil sheds light on its feeding habits and evolutionary journey, thanks to the research led by Yoshitsugu Kobayashi.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Mongolia's Gobi Desert has unveiled a new feathered dinosaur species, Duonychus tsogtbaatari. This remarkable therizinosaur, boasting two fingers adorned with impressive 30 cm claws, stands out among its kin. Dating back 90-95 million years, the fossil sheds light on its feeding habits and evolutionary journey, thanks to the research led by Yoshitsugu Kobayashi.