The Mighty King of the Dinosaurs!
Meet Tyrannosaurus, the awesome dinosaur that ruled the prehistoric world with its giant jaws and fearsome roar!
| Meaning | Tyrant lizard [Tyranno-saurus] |
| Pronunciation | ty-RAN-uh-sore-us |
| When: | Late Cretaceous (68–66 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (western regions such as present-day Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota) |
| What: | Theropod (bipedal carnivorous dinosaur) |
| Weight: | Approximately 9–14 metric tons |
| Length: | About 12–13 meters (40–43 feet) |
| Diet: | Carnivorous (preyed on large herbivorous dinosaurs) |
| Discovered: | First discovered in 1874; named by Henry Fairfield Osborn in 1905 |
Known as Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex for short, this incredible predator was as tall as a two-story building and as long as a bus.
Imagine a dinosaur with sharp teeth as long as bananas and powerful legs that could run as fast as a speeding car! T. rex lived around 66 million years ago and was one of the top hunters in its time, munching on other dinosaurs with its enormous, bone-crushing bite.
But T. rex wasn’t just scary – it also had tiny arms that were surprisingly strong for their size.
Whether chasing prey or exploring its territory, Tyrannosaurus was truly the king of the dinosaurs, and it remains one of the most famous and fascinating creatures ever to walk the Earth!
