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Powerful Creature on the Earth | Tyrannosaurus Rex | Tyrant Lizard King

Powerful Creature on the Earth | Tyrannosaurus Rex | Tyrant Lizard King Today, we're traveling back in time—around 66 million years ago—to the late Cretaceous period, where one of the most fearsome predators to ever walk the Earth ruled the land. Yes, we're talking about the Tyrannosaurus Rex, or simply T rex From its length to its terrifying incisiform teeth curved backward, we'll uncover some jaw-dropping facts about this legendary dinosaur. So, buckle up and let's dive into the world of the Tyrant Lizard King. The first fossils of Tyrannosaurus rex were discovered in 192 by Barnum Brown, a famous paleontologist. But it wasn’t until 1905 that the species got its name, given by Henry Fairfield Osborn, then-president of the American Museum of Natural History. The name ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ comes from Greek and Latin, meaning Tyrant Lizard King. A fully grown T rex could reach up to 10 to 14 meters from head to tail. It stood at a towering 4 meters at the hips, making it one of the tallest predators of its time. Estimates suggest T rex could weigh between 9 to 15 tons approximately equal to 13607.8 kilograms—that’s as heavy as an African elephant. But what truly made it terrifying were its incisiform teeth curved backward, designed to crush bone and hold onto prey without letting it escape. Unlike most reptiles, T rex had incisiform teeth, which helped it hold onto struggling prey. These teeth weren’t just sharp but also deeply rooted in its massive jaw, allowing it to bite through flesh and even bone. T rex had one of the strongest bites of any land animal in history! Studies show its bite force was between 8,000 to 12,000 pounds per square inch —that’s enough power to crush a car. Despite its short appearance, the T rex’s neck was incredibly strong, allowing it to support its massive skull and deliver bone-crushing bites. One of the biggest mysteries of T rex is its small forelimbs. These tiny arms were only about 1 meter long and had two clawed fingers. But despite their size, they were muscular and strong, possibly used to hold onto prey or help the T. rex get up after resting. Its large muscular hind legs were built for both power and speed! While not the fastest dinosaur, T rex could run at speeds of up to 19 to 32 kilometer per hour, which was more than enough to chase down slow-moving prey. To balance its enormous body, T rex had a long heavy tail, which acted like a counterweight, keeping it stable as it moved. As a carnivore, T rex primarily hunted herbivorous dinosaurs like Triceratops and Edmontosaurus. Fossil evidence even suggests that T rex may have been both a predator and a scavenger—meaning it sometimes hunted live prey but also fed on dead animals. Paleontologists have discovered several T rex skeletons, with the most famous one being Sue, found in 1990. 'Sue' is the largest and most complete T rex fossil ever found, measuring 40 feet long and 13 feet tall at the hips. Another famous specimen is Scotty, which was discovered in Canada and is considered one of the heaviest T rex specimens ever found. Like all non-avian dinosaurs, T rex went extinct around 66 million years ago due to a massive asteroid impact near what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. This impact caused massive wildfires, blocked out sunlight, and drastically changed Earth’s climate, leading to the mass extinction of nearly 75% of all life on Earth. Do you think T rex was the most powerful predator of its time? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more awesome dinosaur content. Thanks for watching, and see you next time. Copyright Disclaimer: - Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for FAIR USE for purpose such a as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statues that might otherwise be infringing. Non- Profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of FAIR USE. #history #tyrannosaurus #tyrannosaurusrex