Kank australis, a newly described dinosaur from southern Patagonia, lived approximately 70 million years ago and presents a unique deviation from traditional raptor behavior. Unlike its relatives, which are often depicted as agile terrestrial predators, Kank is believed to have hunted fish, akin to modern herons. This conclusion is supported by its specialized neck vertebrae, which are similar to those found in birds that strike at water. The discovery, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, was made possible by the recovery of a neck vertebra in 2024, which allowed researchers to identify it as a new species. Fossils of Kank were found alongside fish remains, indicating that fish were likely a primary food source, with frogs, lizards, and turtles also possibly on the menu. The name Kank is derived from Aonikenk mythology, and its discovery bridges the fossil records of northern and southern Patagonia, revealing the rich biodiversity of ancient ecosystems.