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Fossil bite marks suggest first evidence of a small raptor feeding on an apex predator

Prehistoric bite marks on an Albertosaurus fossil near Drumheller suggest either a small raptor scavenging on an apex predator or a shocking act of cannibalism by a baby Albertosaurus. The findings provide new insights into dinosaur behavior but remain controversial among experts.

Fossil bite marks suggest first evidence of a small raptor feeding on an apex predator
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Prehistoric bite marks on an Albertosaurus fossil near Drumheller suggest either a small raptor scavenging on an apex predator or a shocking act of cannibalism by a baby Albertosaurus. The findings provide new insights into dinosaur behavior but remain controversial among experts.

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  • Phys.org — Fossil bite marks suggest first evidence of a small raptor feeding on an apex predator

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The discovery suggests a more complex food web in the Late Cretaceous ecosystem, challenging previous assumptions about predator-prey relationships among dinosaurs. This finding could have significant implications for our understanding of dinosaur behavior and social structures.

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Further research may confirm or refute the hypothesis of raptor scavenging or cannibalism among tyrannosaurs.

What would confirm it
  • Further analysis of additional fossil specimens to confirm or refute the hypothesis.
  • Additional field research to find more evidence of raptor scavenging or cannibalism among tyrannosaurs.

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