Investigating T. Rex’s Teeth
In Investigating T. Rex’s Teeth, Jack Horner, one of the world's most respected paleontologists, discusses how the teeth of T. rex were the wrong shape for it to be an effective predator. 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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Q: What are some of the characteristics of a Velociraptor tooth?
A: It is sharp and curved. In addition, the tooth shape is ideal for cutting. Their teeth are known to be small compared with those of T. rex.
Q: What did the scientists hypothesize about T. rex?
A: The scientists hypothesized that the T. rex ate the flesh from the Triceratops.
Q: Can you describe T. rex’s teeth? What other animals have similar teeth?
A: T. rex had teeth that were serrated, large, and triangular. These teeth could crush bone and tear through meat. T. rex’s teeth were similar to a crocodile's.
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