Paleontologists in Tamil Nadu have unearthed the partial skeleton of a new dromaeosaurid species in the Cauvery Basin. Named Kaveriraptor vishnui, this small, feathered predator was uniquely adapted for life along the banks of ancient river systems. Its anatomy suggests it was a swift hunter capable of preying on both terrestrial and semi-aquatic species.
The discovery fills a significant gap in the Early Cretaceous fossil record of the Indian subcontinent. Lead researchers state that the preservation of limb bones and skull fragments allows for a detailed reconstruction of how these "riverside raptors" evolved in isolation following the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana.