Tyrannosaurus Rex

Common Name

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Habitat

Forests and swamp

Status

Extinct: Late Cretaceous, 68 - 65.5 million years ago

Diet

Carnivore

Zoo Location

Prehistoric Park

Range

Canada (Alberta), Western USA

Physical Description

Length: Over 13 m (43 ft)
Height at hips: 4 m (13 ft)
Weight: 10,000 kg (22,046 lb)

Description

As the last great carnivore of the Cretaceous period, Tyrannosaurus rex was a palaeontological super weapon that stalked the North American landscape. Tyrannosaurus had an incredibly strong nasal structure that enabled it to deliver crushing bites. The lower jaw delivered 10,000 Newtons of force, the equivalent weight of one pickup truck behind each tooth.

Threats

Triceratops, Ankylosaurus