In 1923, scientists gave the name Oviraptor philoceratops (egg eater) to a dinosaur they found lying on top of a nest of what they thought were Protoceratops eggs. A similar egg was subsequently found containing an almost complete skeleton of an Oviraptor embryo. It is now believed that the Oviraptors were actually protecting and nurturing their own eggs rather than raiding the nest. This egg is 6" x 2½". Engraved acrylic stand available.

This item is part of our museum quality fossil replicas. Each cast is hand detailed and hand finished to create the most authentic fossil replica possible. The majority of our fossil replicas are molded from original fossil material housed at major museums throughout USA. From the original specimen we create a detailed mold and then hand cast a full-size replica. Our proprietary molding and casting process duplicates the intricate details of the original with remarkable accuracy; the sutures, muscle origins and fine cranial pitting is clearly visible. These replicas are proudly displayed in many executive offices and homes. Fossil replicas are used for study in major colleges and universities, displayed in museums throughout the world, and collected by people with a love of natural history. Fossils tell us about our planet’s history. Such replicas are collected by paleontologists, artists, doctors, celebrities, dentists and those with an appreciation for the Earth’s past.

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