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

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Briefings

A 2026 prehistoric case near Drumheller presents two competing hypotheses: either a small raptor scavenged on an apex predator or a juvenile Albertosaurus cannibalized its own carcass. Evidence suggests the event occurred shortly after the dinosaur's death, with divergent interpretations of bite marks and skeletal damage. The study highlights significant uncertainty regarding the exact timing and the specific nature of the feeding event, as the physical evidence supports either scenario rather than a definitive conclusion.

Key points

• The Drumheller case involves either a small raptor scavenging on an apex predator or a juvenile Albertosaurus cannibalizing its own carcass, with the evidence supporting both divergent possibilities.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single prehistoric case near Drumheller, with no broader geographic or temporal scope provided.

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