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New Dinosaur Species Discovered: Manipulonyx Reshetovi Unveiled!

1/11/2026

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Researchers identify a new dinosaur species, Manipulonyx reshetovi, from a Gobi Desert fossil dating to about 67 million years ago.
The species was small, dog-sized, with a forelimb featuring a large claw and spikes for gripping and cracking eggs.
The fossil was discovered in 1979.
A recent study describes the most complete forelimb of its kind.
It suggests nocturnal hunting, which could change views on related dinosaurs.

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Story summary

Researchers identify a new dinosaur species, Manipulonyx reshetovi, from a Gobi Desert fossil dating to about 67 million years ago.
The species was small, dog-sized, with a forelimb featuring a large claw and spikes for gripping and cracking eggs.
The fossil was discovered in 1979.
A recent study describes the most complete forelimb of its kind.
It suggests nocturnal hunting, which could change views on related dinosaurs.