tyrannosaurs

Young tyrannosaurs were incapable of delivering bone-crushing bites

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It’s often referred to as the ‘King of the Dinosaurs’, but a new study suggests that T.Rex wasn’t so scary after all – at least while it was a teen.  Researchers have analysed the jaw mechanics of young and adult tyrannosaurids to uncover how they bit into their prey.  Their analysis suggests that younger tyrannosaurs … Read more

Baby tyrannosaurs were only the size of a Border Collie dog when they took their first steps

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When baby tyrannosaurs were taking their first steps they were the ‘size of a border collie dog’ according to a new study of ancient 70 million year old fossils.  Palaeontologists from the University of Edinburgh examined the fossilised remains of a tiny jaw bone and claw found in Canada – dating back millions of years. … Read more