Dinofactopedia
Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex)
- Fact 1: T-rex had an incredible bite force. It could bite with an estimated force of up to 12,000 pounds. This is strong enough to crush bones like it was dry spaghetti
- Fact 2: Their teeth were banana-sized. Each tooth could be 6–12 inches long, perfect for gripping and slicing
- Fact 3: T-rex had one of the best senses of smell among dinosaurs, its olfactory bulbs (nostrils) were huge, helping it track prey from far away
- Fact 4: Although T-rexes could swallow one human (and their backpack) in one gulp, they weren't just meat eaters. They may have been a bone-crusher too, digesting them thanks to extremely acidic stomach contents
- Fact 5: Although they were powerful, most paleontologists think they couldn't sprint as fast as they're shown in movies, but fast enough for a 6-ton predator. It's estimated to have been around 12-18 mph
- Fact 6: T-rex babies were tiny compared to adults. Hatchlings were about the size of turkeys, but they grew extremely fast - up to 5 pounds per day during their teenage years
- Fact 7: It had feathers for insulation, as a baby (probably!). While adult T-rexes were mostly scaly, the worlds most fearsome predator may have started life, looking a little cute and fuzzy
- Fact 8: Their forward-facing eyes gave it binocular vision, better than a hawk, making it superb at spotting movement
- Fact 9: Scientists suggest that instead of a Hollywood roar, imagine a deep, resonant rumble, similar to crocodiles or large birds. Terrifying… but also a little goofy
- Fact 10: Everyone jokes about them, but each arm were shorter than a toddlers but they could still lift over 400 pounds. Tiny, yes. Useless? Not at all!
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