Two separate groups of researchers have independently confirmed that Nanotyrannus is its own genus and not just a juvenile T. rex. Plus a new Nanotyrannus species and another new tyrannosauroid and tyrannosaur injuries.
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Dinosaur of the day Calamosaurus, a small theropod that’s been mixed up with lots of other theropods.
In dinosaur news this week:
- A new complete Nanotyrannus skeleton confirms that it deserves its own genus and is not just a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex
- A close analysis of the small throat (hyoid) bone from the Nanotyrannus holotype confirms it was nearly full-sized
- Review of the taxonomic history of Nanotyrannus
- There’s a new Late Cretaceous tyrannosauroid, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, related to the fluffy Yutyrannus
- Scotty the T. rex appears to have blood vessel structures in a rib showing how it healed. (in the fun fact)
- Companies are claiming to make luxury fashion items out of T. rex leather but that’s not currently possible. (in the fun fact)
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