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Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - holyforest - 2011-08-13

This is very big news in the world of paleontology and changes some perceptions about different species of dinosaur laying eggs.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110811142806.htm


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - OB3LISK - 2011-08-13

Finding oil would have been more valuable but this is good too I guess.

Idk what to say, it's not that THAT big.


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - C0SA - 2011-08-14

Reptiles giving birth? O_________O Dam I really want a time machine...


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - 0^2 - 2011-08-14

Oh surely that isn't so outrageous of an idea considering there are mammals that lay eggs.


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - holyforest - 2011-08-14

True, but in both instances it's almost unheard of.


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - KhainiWest - 2011-08-17

It's actually not that surprising, this is just hardcore evidence to solidify the theory, not many if any marine reptiles of that era actually laid eggs. It was kind of under the assumption this one also didn't, until now


Scientists discover the first evidence of live birth among plesiosaurs - holyforest - 2011-08-17

They did specify it was amphibious though? Am I correct? Anyhow, yes, it's very nice to see that they proved their theory correct.