Ancient Raptor Species Discovered in Patagonia Exhibited Heron-like Hunting Behavior

Paleontologists have identified a new unenlagiid dinosaur species, *Kank australis*, which lived in Patagonia approximately 70 million years ago. This raptor-like creature, estimated at 2.5 to 3 meters long, is believed to have hunted fish using a flexible neck and specialized vertebrae, similar to modern herons. The findings, published in the *Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology*, offer new insights into prehistoric predatory strategies in ancient Patagonian wetlands.