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Citipati is a relatively newly discovered dinosaur. Citipati was a special find because one specimen was discovered in a nesting position with eggs. The eggs were found to have fossilized embryos inside, and this discovery helped to strengthen the behavior link between dinosaurs and birds.

• late Cretaceous, 81-75 million years ago
• Central Asia
• Omnivorous
• 10 feet long, 110 lbs