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A 74-million-year-old shinbone in New Mexico may belong to an early T. rex ancestor, pushing back the origin of giant tyrannosaurs in North America.
A 74-million-year-old shinbone found in New Mexico may belong to an early ancestor of Tyrannosaurus rex, suggesting giant tyrannosaurs evolved in southern Laramidia much earlier than thought.
The fossil, from the Kirtland Formation, indicates a large theropod weighing about 4,700 kg—largest known for its time—though its exact classification remains uncertain due to limited remains.
Precise dating from volcanic ash layers supports the idea that large tyrannosaurids originated in North America, not Asia.
Scientists say the discovery challenges previous timelines and calls for more research, including further excavations and analysis of museum collections.
Una tibia de 74 millones de años de antigüedad en Nuevo México puede pertenecer a un antepasado temprano de T. rex, retrasando el origen de los tiranosaurios gigantes en América del Norte.