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New Tyrannosaur Species Discovered in 'Dueling Dinosaurs' Fossil

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Source: The Guardian
New Tyrannosaur Species Discovered in 'Dueling Dinosaurs' Fossil
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Researchers have identified a new species of small tyrannosaur, Nanotyrannus lancensis, from fossils previously thought to be juvenile T. rex, challenging long-held beliefs and suggesting multiple small tyrannosaur species coexisted with T. rex.

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  1. Researchers discover new tyrannosaur species in ‘duelling dinosaurs’ fossil  The Guardian
  2. The Case of the Tiny Tyrannosaurus Might Have Been Cracked  The New York Times
  3. ‘Dueling Dinosaurs’ Fossil Solves the Mystery of a ‘Mini T. rex  Scientific American
  4. Tiny Triceratops-Tackling Tyrannosaur Was Its Own Species, Not A Baby T. Rex  IFLScience
  5. Decades of T. Rex Research Flipped: 'Teacup Tyrant' Confirmed as Separate Species  ScienceAlert

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