I WONDER - What Did Baby Oviraptors Look Like?

In the 1990s, a remarkable oviraptor fossil was discovered, containing an embryo in a curled position, providing rare evidence of its pre-hatching appearance. The embryo revealed that oviraptor babies had short snouts and large eyes, giving them an infantile look.

What significant discovery was made by palaeontologists in the 1990s regarding oviraptors?

Describe the position of the oviraptor embryo before hatching.

Why is the discovery of the oviraptor embryo considered rare?

What does the embryo of the oviraptor reveal about its physical characteristics?

What can be inferred about the appearance of baby oviraptors based on the fossil evidence?