T. rex babies were born ready to run and feed themselves
Newly analyzed T. rex hatchling fossils suggest the predators were born in large groups and capable of independent hunting from a young age.
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Research into baby T. rex bones, described as vanishingly rare, indicates that these hatchlings were smaller than cats. Evidence suggests they were born by the dozen and were capable of leaving the nest to run and feed themselves early in their development.
Coverage from ScienceAlert, Phys.org, and news.okstate.edu emphasizes the independence of the hatchlings. The New York Post reports that the bones used in the study were located within a museum drawer.
Future attention will likely focus on the implications of these findings regarding T. rex growth and early survival strategies.
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How rare are baby T. rex fossils?
According to the New York Post and ScienceAlert, these discoveries are described as vanishingly rare.
What was the approximate size of a T. rex hatchling?
ScienceAlert reports that hatchlings were smaller than a cat.
How were T. rex babies born?
Coverage from ScienceAlert states they were born by the dozen.
Coverage (4)
- Baby T. rex bones found stashed in museum drawer: ‘Vanishingly rare’ New York Post · 13h ago
- Baby T. rex were out of the nest and hunting early news.okstate.edu · 13h ago
- 'Vanishingly Rare' Discovery: T. Rex Hatchlings Were Smaller Than a Cat And Born by The Dozen ScienceAlert · 13h ago
- T. rex babies were born ready to run and feed themselves Phys.org · 13h ago
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