Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
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Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert

A groundbreaking discovery in Mongolia's Gobi Desert has revealed the oldest-known dome-headed dinosaur, a juvenile pachycephalosaurs, which predates the previous record-holder by 15 million years. This remarkable fossil not only enhances our understanding of dinosaur evolution and the development of their unique skulls but also provides insights into their behavior and social interactions.

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