Overview

• The species was named Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, referencing a mythological bird and the Kyrgyz Republic.
• It lived approximately 165 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period.
• Fossils include skull bones, vertebrae, and parts of the limbs, suggesting a 23-26 feet long predator.
• The discovery fills a significant gap in the fossil record between central Europe and East Asia.
• Researchers believe the species exhibited gregarious behavior, with juveniles and adults possibly traveling together.