Oviraptor was a small bird-like animal that lived about 80 million years ago. It had long slender legs, squat, strong arms, and a short toothless beak. It also had a small horn-like crest that it probably used for mating displays. Its name in Latin means "egg thief" because the first Oviraptor fossil ever discovered was found near what was thought to be a Protoceratop's nest. However, closer analysis later revealed that the nest contained Oviraptor eggs. This has lead to Oviraptor's image-makeover in recent years from that of an egg snatcher to a nurturing parent.