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T-rex teens fill mid-size predator gap

T-rex teens fill mid-size predator gap

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast


T-rex teens fill mid-size predator gap

FromNaked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Few animals inspire the imagination like Tyrannosaurus rex. And the mighty tyrannosaurs did dominate the lands that eventually became central Asia and western North America for millions of years. But during that time, fossils show that medium-sized predators all but disappeared. Why? Thomas Holtz from the University of Maryland dug deep into the records, and - as he tells Charlotte Birkmanis - thinks teen T-rexes are the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Released:
Jul 5, 2021
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Probing the weird, wacky and spectacular, the Naked Scientists Special Editions are special one-off scientific reports, investigations and interviews on cutting-edge topics by the Naked Scientists team.