The Tyrant Lizard King of Asia
Meet Tarbosaurus, the formidable “tyrant lizard” of Asia during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago!
| Meaning | Alarming lizard [Tarbo-saurus] |
| Pronunciation | TAR-bo-sore-us |
| When: | Late Cretaceous (about 70–65 million years ago) |
| Where: | Asia (present-day Mongolia) |
| What: | Tyrannosaurid theropod (bipedal carnivorous) |
| Weight: | Estimated around 4–6 metric tons |
| Length: | Approximately 10–12 meters (33–39 feet) |
| Diet: | Carnivorous (likely apex predator, hunting large herbivorous dinosaurs and other prey) |
| Discovered: | First described by Evgeny Maleev in 1955 |
Similar in appearance to its famous North American relative, Tyrannosaurus rex, Tarbosaurus was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth.
This massive predator could grow up to 12 meters (40 feet) in length, with a powerful jaw filled with sharp teeth capable of crushing bones.
Its robust build and keen sense of smell made it a formidable hunter in its ecosystem. Tarbosaurus roamed the ancient landscapes of what is now Mongolia and China, where many of its fossils have been found.
Imagine Tarbosaurus stalking its prey through open plains or dense forests, its keen eyes searching for the next meal.