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A broad analysis of 17 Tyrannosaurus rex specimens indicates the species continued growing for about 40 years, reaching roughly eight tons, with growth rings detected via new imaging methods and a composite growth curve that stitches data from multiple individuals. The findings suggest a longer life history than previously thought and raise questions about whether some well-known fossils belong to related species such as Nanotyrannus.
A large study of 17 tyrannosaur fossils using expanded histology and advanced statistics finds Tyrannosaurus rex reached its adult mass of about eight tons after roughly 40 years, slower and more variable than previously thought. The work uncovers previously overlooked growth rings, suggests a longer subadult phase, and raises questions about whether some specimens (including Jane and Petey) belong to a separate Nanotyrannus-like species, reshaping debates about tyrannosaur growth and diversity.
A study of 17 Tyrannosaurus rex fossils using polarized light reveals growth rings showing they grew slowly, not reaching a maximum size of about 8 tons until about 35–40 years old. Growth rings capture only the last 10–20 years of life, but by combining data across ages researchers reconstructed year-by-year growth, finding more variability and suggesting possible taxonomic differences such as Nanotyrannus; the findings revise the dinosaur’s growth timeline and how it occupied various ecological niches.
Recent research has revealed that the small predator previously thought to be a juvenile T. rex is actually a fully grown Nanotyrannus lancensis, rewriting the understanding of dinosaur growth, evolution, and ecosystem dynamics during the Late Cretaceous period, and introducing a new species, Nanotyrannus lethaeus.
A fossil named Jane, previously thought to be a juvenile T. rex, may actually belong to a new species called Nanotyrannus lethaeus, which is smaller and more agile, prompting a reevaluation of tyrannosaur classification.
Scientists have discovered that the 'dueling dinosaurs' fossil actually features a fully grown Nanotyrannus lancensis, not a juvenile T. rex, challenging long-held beliefs about T. rex growth and diversity, and revealing that multiple tyrannosaur species coexisted in the late Cretaceous period.
Researchers have confirmed that Nanotyrannus is a distinct, fully grown species of tyrannosaur, not a juvenile T. rex, revealing a more diverse and competitive predator ecosystem at the end of the Cretaceous and reshaping our understanding of dinosaur evolution.
A recent study provides evidence that Nanotyrannus is a distinct genus from Tyrannosaurus, with two species coexisting in North America during the late Cretaceous, challenging previous assumptions about tyrannosaur ontogeny and diversity.
A fossil previously thought to be a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex has been identified as a different species, Nanotyrannus, which was a fully grown, agile predator with distinct physical features, prompting a re-evaluation of tyrannosaur evolution.
Fossils initially thought to be juvenile T. rex in Montana are actually a new species, Nanotyrannus lancensis, a small-bodied predator from the late Cretaceous period, providing new insights into dinosaur diversity and evolution.
Scientists have discovered that a famous fossil previously thought to be a juvenile T. rex is actually a different species, Nanotyrannus lancensis, and have identified a new tyrannosaur species, challenging long-held beliefs about tyrannosaur diversity and ecosystem complexity in the late Cretaceous period.
A new, well-preserved tyrannosaur fossil from Montana provides strong evidence that Nanotyrannus is a distinct species, challenging decades of scientific consensus that these small tyrannosaurs were just juvenile T. rex, leading to a major reassessment of tyrannosaur classification and evolution.
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.
The debate over whether "Nanotyrannus lancensis" was a unique species or a young T. rex continues to stir controversy, with some arguing that the fossils attributed to "Nanotyrannus" are simply those of adolescent T. rex. Despite decades of debate and multiple studies, the consensus among tyrannosaur experts is that there's no solid case for "Nanotyrannus." The controversy has inflated the prices of tyrannosaur fossils at auctions, with a recent skeleton listed for sale at $20 million, reigniting the debate. However, the scientific community remains unconvinced, and the focus on "Nanotyrannus" is seen as a distraction from more meaningful paleontological research and conservation efforts.
A new study suggests that miniature versions of the Tyrannosaurus rex may actually be a distinct species called Nanotyrannus, with researchers from the University of Bath and University of Chicago finding evidence that the smaller dinosaurs were likely almost full size and had over 150 distinct characteristics from their larger counterparts. This contradicts a 2020 study and has sparked a renewed debate in the paleontology community, with some scientists welcoming the new perspective while others remain unconvinced.