Tyrannosaurus Rex (Model)
Tyrannosaurus rex · Reptile (Avian dinosaur lineage), Vertebrate, Warm-blooded (thought to be mesothermic), Extinct/Wild
Animal Family
Tyrannosauridae, order Saurischia, class Reptilia
Animal Category
Wild Predator (Prehistoric)
Breed / Variety
Tyrannosaurus rex standard form
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
About This Creature
Massive bipedal carnivorous dinosaur with a large skull balanced by a heavy tail. Adults reached lengths of 12-13 meters and weights around 8-14 metric tons.
Physical Characteristics
Massive skull with binocular vision, powerful jaws with banana-sized serrated teeth, tiny two-fingered forelimbs, and powerful hind legs adapted for walking.
Behavior & Temperament
Apex predator, likely solitary or small family groups, active hunter and scavenger.
Habitat & Diet
Origin Region
North America (Laramidia), Cretaceous period
Habitat
Forests and river valleys, Terrestrial
Diet & Nutrition
Carnivore, feeding primarily on large herbivorous dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Edmontosaurus.
Lifespan & Health
Estimated maximum lifespan of around 20 to 30 years in the wild.
Special Characteristics
Exceptional bite force capable of bone-crushing, advanced olfactory senses.
Ecological Information
Apex predator of the Late Cretaceous ecosystem, regulating herbivore populations and nutrient dynamics.