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Chapter 27 - The Prairies

In the expansive Prairies, a canvas of swaying grass and whispering winds, four formidable Utahraptors prowled stealthily. Each measuring an imposing 20 feet in length, their bodies adorned with a cascade of brown feathers, they moved with a synchronized intent—the pursuit of prey.

Their collective gaze fixated on a lone Iguanadon, peacefully grazing amid the sea of grass, oblivious to the impending danger that lurked behind it. Unseen by the herbivore, the Utahraptors closed in, a quartet of ancient predators on the verge of unleashing a coordinated assault.

With calculated precision, two Utahraptors circled from the flanks, while the remaining two advanced steadily. The Iguanadon, a sudden unease settling in, raised its head, catching a glimpse of a stalking raptor. In response, a hoarse roar echoed across the Prairies as the herbivore, sensing danger, bolted into a sprint, with the four Utahraptors in hot pursuit.

A chaotic race ensued, the trampling of grass beneath ancient footfalls marking the unfolding drama. The Utahraptors, a pack of skilled hunters, communicated with silent efficiency, executing a meticulously planned attack. Up ahead lay a ridge—a strategic vantage point to enact their final assault.

Three Utahraptors herded the Iguanadon along a path that would run parallel to the ridge, preventing any chance of escape. Meanwhile, the fourth raptor positioned itself atop the elevation, a patient sentinel ready to pounce.

As the unsuspecting herbivore reached the ridge, the waiting Utahraptor lunged with precision, landing on the prey's back and embedding its sickle-like claws into the Iguanadon's hide.

The coordinated attack unfolded seamlessly. The other three Utahraptors descended upon the herbivore, jaws snapping shut, forcing it to the ground. The Prairies bore witness to the primal struggle as the predators overwhelmed their prey, bringing yet another day to a close in the ceaseless rhythm of life and death.