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Oviraptor

Oviraptor was a small, bird-like dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period, around 75 million years ago. It had a beak similar to that of a turtle, with no teeth, and a crest on its head. Its name means "egg thief" because it was initially thought to steal eggs, but later evidence showed it likely cared for its own eggs or young. Oviraptor was probably omnivorous, eating small animals and plants. Its light build and agile movements suggest it was a fast runner, and it provides important insights into the diversity of dinosaur lifestyles.