Tyrannosaurus
Tyrannosaurus rex · Reptile, Vertebrate, Cold-blooded (historically debated), Extinct Wild
Animal Family
Family Tyrannosauridae, Order Saurischia, Class Reptilia
Animal Category
Wild Predator
Breed / Variety
Tyrannosaurus rex
Conservation Status
Extinct for approximately 66 million years.
About This Creature
Massive bipedal carnivorous dinosaur with a large skull balanced by a heavy, long tail. Reached lengths of up to 12-13 meters and weights of 8-9 metric tons.
Physical Characteristics
Massive skull, robust teeth capable of bone-crushing bite force, extremely small two-fingered forelimbs, powerful hind legs, and a long stiffening tail for balance.
Behavior & Temperament
Solitary or small group apex predator, utilizing acute senses of smell and vision to hunt large herbivorous dinosaurs.
Habitat & Diet
Origin Region
North America (Laramidia)
Habitat
Forest, Floodplains, and Subtropical Grasslands; Terrestrial
Diet & Nutrition
Carnivore, primarily hunting large ornithischian and sauropod dinosaurs.
Lifespan & Health
Estimated maximum lifespan of around 20 to 30 years based on growth ring analysis in fossils.
Special Characteristics
Possessed one of the most powerful bite forces of any known terrestrial animal, capable of crushing bone.
Ecological Information
Apex predator of its ecosystem, regulating herbivore populations and shaping late Cretaceous habitats.