Largest fully preserved dinosaur claw unearthed in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert | CNN

A reconstruction of the two-clawed hand of the newly discovered dinosaur species Duonychus tsogtbaatari. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Paleontologists unearthed the largest fully preserved dinosaur claw, measuring nearly a foot, in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. The newly discovered species, Duonychus tsogtbaatari, belonged to the therizinosaur group of plant-eating dinosaurs. The dinosaur stood about 10 feet tall and likely used its curved two-fingered claws to reach vegetation. One digit's preserved keratin sheath reveals the claw was much longer than the underlying bones. The dinosaur likely had feathers and could defend itself with its sharp claws when necessary. This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors. With distinctive two-fingered claws, the remains of a previously unknown species of dinosaur suggest it looked like a bizarre mix of sloth, giraffe and...