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Dinosaur Egg Found During CONICET’s Live Patagonia Dig

Viewers watch researchers uncover fossils at a 70‑million‑year‑old site in Río Negro.

Overview

  • The LACEV team led by Federico Agnolin reported a well‑preserved carnivorous dinosaur egg during the ongoing Expedición Cretácica I livestream.
  • Fieldwork near General Roca continues efforts from 2024 to recover additional remains linked to Bonapartenykus ultimus.
  • Daily broadcasts stream on YouTube’s Paleocueva LACEV channel and on Instagram @paleocueva_lacev during scheduled windows this week.
  • CONICET describes the deposit as one of the continent’s most complete records for the latest Cretaceous, with diverse vertebrates and dinosaur nests.
  • The campaign is supported by CONICET, National Geographic Society, the Félix de Azara Foundation, and Río Negro’s culture office.