The largest known dinosaur eggs were over 17.7 inches (45 centimeters) long.
Detailed Size of the Largest Dinosaur Eggs
These enormous eggs belonged to a type of sauropod dinosaur. Here are more details about their dimensions and weight:
- Length: Over 17.7 inches (45 centimeters)
- Weight: More than 11 pounds (5 kilograms) each
- Estimated Mother's Weight: Over 2,400 pounds (1,100 kilograms)
- Nest Diameter: Approximately 6 1/2 feet (2 meters) across
These measurements demonstrate the incredible size of these eggs and the massive creatures that laid them. These findings offer valuable insights into the reproductive biology of some of the largest animals to have ever walked the Earth. The size and weight of the eggs and nest also indicate that these dinosaurs took care in their nesting behavior.
