Tag: Tyrannosaurus rex
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Duelling Dinosaur: Is the ‘Duelling Dinosaur’ a young T. rex or a new species?”,
What makes the ‘Duelling Dinosaur’ so intriguing A fossil nicknamed the “Duelling Dinosaur” has reignited debates among palaeontologists about the defining features of the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex. Found in a context that suggested two animals might have fought or interacted closely, the specimen’s unusual bones have invited fresh questions: does it belong to a juvenile…
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Duelling Dinosaur: Is the Fossil a Young T. rex or a New Species?
Understanding the Duelling Dinosaur Debate In paleontology, few finds spark as much debate as a fossil that defies easy classification. The so-called “Duelling Dinosaur,” recently highlighted in Nature, has reignited discussions about whether the specimen represents a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or a previously unknown species. As researchers scrutinize skull features, bone growth patterns, and comparative…