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Tyrannosaurus rex
The meaning of Tyrannosaurus rex's name is "King of the Tyran lizard
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
North America
Food:
Mainly other dinosaurs
Length:
12 meters
Height:
5 meters (when stretched)
Weight:
6.000 kg
Era:
Late Cretaceous
About the Tyrannosaurus rex
You probably know this dino! In dinofilms, Tyrannosaurus rex is often the big culprit and for good reason! With a length of 12 meters and weight of 6000 kilos, he was one of the largest and most fearsome dinosaurs! He was so strong that he could overpower (almost) any other animal. His enormous jaws had room for at least 50 powerful teeth. The largest teeth, some as large as 18 centimeters, could deliver a deadly bite. With its biting power, T. rex ensured that it could shred/crack the bones of even large dinosaurs.
Did you know
T. rex has been found with bite marks from a conspecific on its neck?
T. rex's skin was covered with scales? Some scientists think that, in some areas of his body, he also had feathers. These would not have been many because of the risk of overheating!
Stand eye to eye with this new resident of AquaZoo Leeuwarden during Dino's at the Zoo from September 11 to November 9. Come here learn more. You visit the park with a regular AquaZoo ticket.