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WORLD2026-05-2823:10:06 UTC

Newly Discovered Dinosaur Species Exhibits Heron-like Fishing Traits

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Researchers have identified a new species of dinosaur named Kank australis, which lived approximately 70 million years ago in southern Patagonia, Argentina.

This raptor-like dinosaur is noted for its fish-eating habits and behaviors that parallel those of contemporary herons.

The discovery adds to the understanding of dinosaur diversity and their ecological roles during the Late Cretaceous period.