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Today in History: Fossil of Fighting Dinosaurs Discovered in Mongolia

8/3/2025

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On August 3, 1971, the Fighting Dinosaurs fossil was discovered in Mongolia's Djadochta Formation. This remarkable specimen features a Velociraptor and a Protoceratops locked in combat, dating back 75 to 71 million years. It offers crucial insights into predatory behavior among non-avian dinosaurs and has sparked significant debate regarding their preservation.

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On August 3, 1971, the Fighting Dinosaurs fossil was discovered in Mongolia's Djadochta Formation. This remarkable specimen features a Velociraptor and a Protoceratops locked in combat, dating back 75 to 71 million years. It offers crucial insights into predatory behavior among non-avian dinosaurs and has sparked significant debate regarding their preservation.