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Fossil bite marks reveal small raptor feeding on apex predator
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Fossil bite marks reveal small raptor feeding on apex predator

A recent fossil discovery near Drumheller, Alberta, has uncovered fascinating bite marks on the remains of an apex predator, the Albertosaurus. Scientists are analyzing these traces to understand prehistoric predator-prey dynamics. Two main hypotheses have emerged from the investigation. The marks could indicate that a small-time raptor scavenged the large carnivore, or they might point to an instance of juvenile cannibalism within the Albertosaurus species.