T. rex babies were born ready to run and feed themselves
Newly analyzed fossil evidence indicates that T. rex hatchlings were independent predators from birth.
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Researchers have identified rare baby T. rex fossils previously stored in museum collections. Analysis of these specimens reveals that the hatchlings were smaller than a domestic cat and capable of hunting and moving shortly after birth.
Coverage from Phys.org, ScienceAlert, news.okstate.edu, and the New York Post emphasizes the rarity of these juvenile fossils. Reports describe the specimens as "vanishingly rare" and highlight evidence suggesting that these dinosaurs were born by the dozen, ready to sustain themselves without parental assistance.
Future developments will depend on further study of these stored fossils. Experts are currently focusing on what these findings indicate about the growth cycles and early behavioral patterns of the species.
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Quick answers
What size were T. rex hatchlings?
According to coverage, they were smaller than a cat.
Were T. rex hatchlings dependent on parents?
No, reports state they were born ready to run and feed themselves.
Where were the fossils found?
The fossils were discovered stashed in a museum drawer.
Coverage (4)
- Baby T. rex bones found stashed in museum drawer: ‘Vanishingly rare’ New York Post · 13h ago
- Baby T. rex were out of the nest and hunting early news.okstate.edu · 13h ago
- 'Vanishingly Rare' Discovery: T. Rex Hatchlings Were Smaller Than a Cat And Born by The Dozen ScienceAlert · 13h ago
- T. rex babies were born ready to run and feed themselves Phys.org · 13h ago
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