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Fossilised dinosaur egg shows embryo preparing to hatch like a bird

A perfectly preserved fossilised dinosaur embryo has been announced by Chinese scientists.

The embryo – named “Baby Yingliang” – was preparing to hatch from its egg in a distinctive “tucking” posture, previously considered

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