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Colossal Egg Discovery Reshapes Marine Reptile Reproduction

5/30/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery beneath 60 million years of sediment in Antarctica, scientists unearthed a colossal soft-shelled egg, dubbed Antarcticoolithus bradyi. At 11 by 8 inches, this remarkable find reshapes our understanding of marine reptile reproduction, hinting that these creatures may have laid their eggs in water, suggesting soft-shelled eggs were more prevalent among reptiles than once believed.

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In a groundbreaking discovery beneath 60 million years of sediment in Antarctica, scientists unearthed a colossal soft-shelled egg, dubbed Antarcticoolithus bradyi. At 11 by 8 inches, this remarkable find reshapes our understanding of marine reptile reproduction, hinting that these creatures may have laid their eggs in water, suggesting soft-shelled eggs were more prevalent among reptiles than once believed.