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THE KING OF THE CRETACEOUS

❃ Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the most formidable predators ever to walk the Earth. With a massive skull, powerful jaws, a heavy tail, and rows of thick, bone-crushing teeth, this giant theropod dominated its Late Cretaceous world around 68–66 million years ago. Some of the largest individuals approached 13 metres in length and weighed several tonnes, giving T. rex an imposing presence unlike almost any other dinosaur. 

❃ Its enormous head was built for power. T. rex possessed roughly 60 large, serrated teeth, some reaching around 20 centimetres long, and evidence from bite marks shows that it could bite through bone. Its forward-facing eyes may have provided strong depth perception, while its large olfactory bulbs suggest a keen sense of smell useful for locating both living prey and carcasses.

❃ Despite its famously tiny arms, T. rex was a highly specialized two-legged predator at the top of its ecosystem. It lived across what is now western North America, including areas of Montana and Wyoming, in warm Late Cretaceous landscapes of rivers, floodplains, and abundant plant life. When the mass extinction struck about 66 million years ago, T. rex disappeared with the other non-avian dinosaurs — leaving behind one of the most iconic fossil legacies in natural history.