Wulatelong gobiensis

† Wulatelong gobiensis is a Late Cretaceous oviraptorid from the Wulansuhai Formation of Inner Mongolia, China. This omnivorous feathered theropod with a toothless beak and crested skull inhabits the late-stage Cretaceous fauna of the southern Gobi Desert.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Wulatelong gobiensis had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Wulatelong gobiensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.