JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dome-headed dinosaur discovered sticking out of a Mongolian cliff.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2025, n. 209. P. 17 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WARE, SKYLER 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of the oldest and most complete dome-headed dinosaur fossils, specifically a new species named Zavacephalae rinpoche, found in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. These fossils, dating between 108 and 115 million years old, extend the timeline for the emergence of pachycephalosaurs by approximately 15 million years and provide insights into the evolution of their distinctive rounded skulls. The fossil includes about 54 percent of the dinosaur's bones, allowing researchers to study its growth and development, revealing that it was a juvenile with a fully developed dome. This discovery offers valuable information about the anatomy and biology of pachycephalosaurs, which are known for their thick skulls and potential mating behaviors. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2025/12, Issue 209, p17
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:189097156
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