What is trex?

Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex, is one of the most well-known and iconic dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 68 to 66 million years ago. It was a large carnivorous dinosaur that walked on two legs and had a massive skull with powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth.

T. rex is estimated to have been around 40 feet in length and up to 20 feet tall, weighing anywhere from 7 to 9 tons. It had powerful hind limbs that allowed it to run at fast speeds, and it is believed to have been one of the top predators of its time.

Fossils of T. rex have been found in North America, particularly in states like Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. It is often depicted in popular culture as a fearsome and ferocious predator, due to its size and reputation as a top-tier predator.

Despite its fearsome reputation, some scientists believe that T. rex may have been a scavenger rather than an active hunter, relying on carrion for a significant portion of its diet. Nevertheless, T. rex remains one of the most well-known and studied dinosaurs in paleontology.