New Megaraptor Discovery Reveals Predatory Feast on Crocodilians in Argentina

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Scientists discovered a new megaraptoran dinosaur in Argentina, named Joaquinraptor casali, which likely used its long arms to hunt, showcasing a different evolutionary path for top predators during the late Cretaceous period. The fossil, including a crocodile-like leg in its jaws, provides valuable insights into dinosaur diversity and predatory strategies.
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