The biggest dinosaurs couldn't sit on their eggs

The biggest dinosaurs couldn't sit on their eggs

Researchers have determined that the largest known dinosaurs, such as titanosaurian sauropods, were physically unable to sit directly on their nests without risking damage to their eggs. Computer modeling shows their massive weight would crush the shells, suggesting they employed alternative strategies like building raised platforms or using body posture to avoid direct contact while incubating.

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