I WONDER - How Did Oviraptors Look After Their Eggs?

The Oviraptor was a swift dinosaur with long legs, capable of running fast. It had a toothless beak and likely consumed nuts, seeds, and vegetation. Oviraptors may have cooperated in pairs to incubate their eggs. They lived in arid, desert-like environments, adapting to dry conditions while brooding their eggs.

What feature of the Oviraptor helped it run quickly?

• Its heavy tail

• Its short, strong legs

• Its long, slender legs

• Its large wings

What type of food did the Oviraptor most likely consume?

• Nuts, seeds, and vegetation

• Insects and small animals

• Meat and fish

• Fruits and berries

How did adult Oviraptors likely care for their eggs?

• By hiding them in trees

• By leaving them in water

• By incubating them together in nests

• By burying them in sand

In what type of climate did the Oviraptor live?

• Wetland marsh

• Arid desert

• Snowy tundra

• Tropical rainforest

What adaptation did the Oviraptor make to survive its environment?

• Growing larger wings

• Becoming nocturnal

• Developing thick fur

• Adapting to dry conditions