A new analysis of fossils believed to be juveniles of T. rex now shows they were adults of a small tyrannosaur, with narrower jaws, longer legs, and bigger arms than T. rex. The species, Nanotyrannus ...

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A controversial dinosaur fossil previously believed to be a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex is in fact a different species altogether — the Nanotyrannus — a new study suggests. The research has up-ended ...

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Contrary to popular belief, the tyrant lizard king was not built for speed. Instead, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex was typically restricted to a brisk walk, according to a rigorous new computer model.

Call it shovel and pail-eontology. Three North Dakota boys made the extraordinary discovery of a highly rare Tyrannosaurus rex fossil that could change what we know about dinosaurs. Now, the ...

The debate over Nanotyrannus’ identity is finally over. A remarkably preserved fossil proves it was a mature species, not a teenage T. rex. This discovery rewrites how scientists understand ...

University of Southampton provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. An icon from the age of dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex has featured in everything from blockbuster movies to the shape of ...