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Excavating a T. Rex
In Excavating a T. Rex, dinosaur expert and fossil hunter Pete Larson explains his findings on the world's most intact T. rex fossil. This video is excerpted from BBC's Horizon: T. Rex, Warrior or Wimp?, a documentary featuring interviews with T. rex experts from around the world and exploring the science behind the legend of the dinosaur we love to hate.
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Horizon: T. Rex Warrior or Wimp?
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Horizon: T. Rex Warrior or Wimp?
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Q: What were some characteristics of T. rex that made it strong?
A: The characteristics of Tyrannosaurus rex that made it strong were its large physique and jaws.
Q: What is the role of a paleontologist as it relates to dinosaurs and discovery?
A: A paleontologist is a person who studies life on Earth using things like fossils to understand the anatomy, behavior, and evolution of prehistoric life.
Q: What was significant about the T. rex bones that Pete Larson found?
A: Pete Larson discovered the world’s most intact T. rex fossil. This is significant because the features could be studied, which led to a deeper understanding of T. rex.
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