Scientists discover perfectly preserved dinosaur egg
Scientists also found remains of other reptiles and ancient mammals near the egg. This supports the theory that the area may have served as a nesting ground at some point in ancient history.
In an interview with National Geographic, Gonzalo Muñoz said, “It was a complete and utter surprise. It’s not common to find the egg of a possible carnivorous dinosaur, much less in that state.”
The scientific team’s happiness stems from the fact that carnivorous dinosaur eggs, in particular, are rare discoveries given their fragility in nature.
“They’re much more delicate eggs,” he shared, “with thinner shells that are more likely to be destroyed.”
As for whether the Jurassic Park storyline could be real, that depends on whether the egg contains embryonic material.
Muñoz shared, “An embryo is a very delicate animal, and its preservation is more complex. Although the egg was preserved complete, we don’t know if the embryo was there and died, or if it was an egg that didn’t have an embryo.”
If embryonic material is discovered within the egg, it could be a major breakthrough in science.
