New study suggests T. rex may have been 70% heavier and 25% longer, potentially weighing 15 tonnes and measuring 15 metres.

A new study suggests that the T. rex may have been 70% heavier and 25% longer than previously thought, with the largest specimen potentially weighing 15 tonnes instead of 8.8 tonnes and measuring 15 metres instead of 12 metres. Researchers from Canada and the UK used computer modelling to assess a T. rex population, considering factors such as population size, growth rate, and lifespan. The study highlights the difficulty in determining the true maximum sizes of dinosaurs due to the limited number of specimens available.

July 24, 2024
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