Meet Natovenator - a new Halszkaraptorine

[ceratopsian]

Here's a link to the open access paper, entitled "A non-avian dinosaur with a streamlined body exhibits potential adaptations for swimming" - I haven't read it yet mind you!

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-04119-9?fbclid=IwAR2KfASYXEGpfuuyQ2I4pjkLN3am702MAL1oF0_j018xvDTqxN3L51oOa3I

[Faelrin]

Oh wow. Quite a good bit of it was recovered. Mostly appears to be missing the legs, and some of the feet.

@ceratopsian Thanks for sharing this here.

[Halichoeres]

Interesting. They talk about a bunch of neurovascular foramina in the premaxilla. Is the idea there that it houses mechanosensors so they can sense colliding objects (e.g. fish) or forage in mud? Any theropod enthusiasts have insights on that?