Key Information
Tyrannosaurus Rex
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Height | 12 to 13 ft |
| Length | 40.4 to 40.7 ft |
| Weight | 9.8 |
| Timescale | Late Cretaceous |
| Classification | Saurischia > Theropoda > Tyrannosauridae |
Learning Point
- The Tyrannosaurus Rex was is viewed as the most fearsome of the therapod dinosaurs, with a strong and powerful build, and yet small arms that are seemingly useless. It has long been viewed as the apex predator of the dinosaur world.
Project
- Draw Tyrannosaurus Rex.
- Overview
- X-Ray
Location
| Confirmed | North America |
| Unconfirmed | Asia, Australia |
Fun Facts
- The name Tyrannosaurus Rex comes from Greek and Latin words meaning “Tyrant Lizard King”.
- It had a brain twice the size of any other giant carnivore.
- The most complete fossil skeleton is called “Sue”.The fossil called “Stan” was sold for almost $32 million in 2020.
- The bite of a T Rex is thought to be the most powerful, possible strong enough to crush a car in a single bite.
Past Lessons
| 1 | March 21, 2022 | (North America) |
| 22 | September 5, 2022 | (North America) |
| 58 | June 6, 2023 | (International) |
| 70 | June 28, 2023 | (North America) |
| 135 | January 22, 2024 | (North America) |