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🔬 Science
March 03, 2026 at 03:45 PM
Like an 'Eight-Ton Chicken,' Tyrannosaurus Rex May Have Run on Its Tiptoes to Catch Speedy Prey
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study suggests that the Tyrannosaurus Rex may have moved on its tiptoes, similar to modern birds, offering fresh insights into the locomotion of these ancient giants.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
dinosaurs
locomotion
paleontology