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Speculative reconstruction of the mysterious theropod Imperobator antarcticus from the Maastricht of Antarctica. A fragmented leg and teeth of this animal were found in the Snow Hill Formation (James Ross Island). Initially, they were attributed to dromaeosaurid (the dinosaur was nicknamed "Naze dromaeosaurid" in honor of the place of discovery), despite the absence of a sickle-shaped claw. In 2019, the taxon finally received an official name meaning "imperial warrior from Antarctica". He was excluded from dromaeosaurids, referred to basal deinonychosaurs. Judging by the remains, it grew to the size of giant dromaeosaurids of the Utahraptor type. Teeth found with bones are typical of predatory maniraptorans, although the mere association with leg bones hardly confirms the carnivore of the animal.

Black ballpoint pen and black colored pencil, 2023.

Description
Speculative reconstruction of the mysterious theropod Imperobator antarcticus from the Maastricht of Antarctica. A fragmented leg and teeth of this animal were found in the Snow Hill Formation (James Ross Island). Initially, they were attributed to dromaeosaurid (the dinosaur was nicknamed "Naze dromaeosaurid" in honor of the place of discovery), despite the absence of a sickle-shaped claw. In 2019, the taxon finally received an official name meaning "imperial warrior from Antarctica". He was excluded from dromaeosaurids, referred to basal deinonychosaurs. Judging by the remains, it grew to the size of giant dromaeosaurids of the Utahraptor type. Teeth found with bones are typical of predatory maniraptorans, although the mere association with leg bones hardly confirms the carnivore of the animal.

Black ballpoint pen and black colored pencil, 2023.