"Unveiling the Cannibalistic Nature of Jurassic Predators: Feasting on Giant Dinosaur Carcasses"
A study suggests that carnivorous dinosaurs, such as Allosaurus, may have evolved to take advantage of giant carcasses, like those of sauropod dinosaurs, as a major food source. Using a virtual simulation of a dinosaur ecosystem, researchers found that scavenging carrion was more profitable than hunting when large sources of sauropod carcasses were available. The study highlights the potential influence of carrion availability on the evolution of predators and suggests that allosaurs may have relied on sauropod carcasses for sustenance during dry seasons.