Paleontologists have long debated the origins of one of the most iconic dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus rex. While many fossils ...

Paleontologists are divided on the origin of one of our favorite dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex. Some say its ancestry is ...

There's a new T. rex in town. Paleontologists have discovered the heaviest Tyrannosaurus rex ever seen in the fossil record. This massive predator, nicknamed Scotty, weighed roughly 19,500 pounds ...

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the most ferocious predators to ever walk the Earth. With a massive body, sharp teeth, and jaws so powerful they could crush a car, this famous carnivore dominated the ...

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Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the continents more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study.

A recent study published in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica raises concerns about the impact of private collectors on Tyrannosaurus rex fossil research. The study found that commercial ...