Connect with us

Science

Baby tyrannosaurs were surprisingly small • Earth.com – Earth.com

Scientists have discovered that baby tyrannosaurs were no bigger than a medium-sized dog when they took their first steps.

Published

on

post featured image

While tyrannosaurs were some of the largest predators of all time, a new study from the University of Edinburgh reveals that their babies were surprisingly small. Scientists have discovered that baby tyrannosaurs were no bigger than a medium-sized dog when they took their first steps.
The study was focused on the fossils of tyrannosaur embryos. The remains are providing brand new insight into the early development of tyrannosaurs, which weighed as much as eight tons and grew up to 40 feet in length.

Click here to view the original article.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending