<i>Allosaurus</i> and Kestrel (IMAGE)

Ohio University

<i>Allosaurus</i> and Kestrel

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A modern-day kestrel (a small falcon) is perched atop the skull of the Jurassic predatory dinosaur Allosaurus. A key finding of the new study is that Allosaurus had a feeding style similar to falcons. In both cases, tearing flesh from carcasses involved grasping meat with the jaws and tugging back and up with the neck and body.

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WitmerLab, Ohio University

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This image is embargoed until 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Credit WitmerLab, Ohio University.

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