The "king" was both an active hunter and an opportunistic scavenger. Tyrannosaurus rex, facts and photos

: While popularized with scaly skin, evidence of feathers on close relatives suggests they may have had patches of feathers , particularly as juveniles. Diet and Hunting Behavior

T. rex was a massive theropod that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago.

: New research suggests T. rex walked on its tiptoes, a bird-like foot function that made it an efficient walker rather than a high-speed runner.

: Scientists originally thought T. rex matured in 20 years, but new bone analysis indicates they were slow growers, not reaching full size until 35 to 40 years old.

: Adults could reach lengths of 40–42 feet and weigh up to 8–9 tons.

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The "king" was both an active hunter and an opportunistic scavenger. Tyrannosaurus rex, facts and photos

: While popularized with scaly skin, evidence of feathers on close relatives suggests they may have had patches of feathers , particularly as juveniles. Diet and Hunting Behavior The "king" was both an active hunter and

T. rex was a massive theropod that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago. rex was a massive theropod that lived during

: New research suggests T. rex walked on its tiptoes, a bird-like foot function that made it an efficient walker rather than a high-speed runner. : Scientists originally thought T

: Scientists originally thought T. rex matured in 20 years, but new bone analysis indicates they were slow growers, not reaching full size until 35 to 40 years old.

: Adults could reach lengths of 40–42 feet and weigh up to 8–9 tons.