Earth & Environment - Friday, September 18, 2009 4:00 - 2 Comments

‘Punk-size’ T. rex found in China

Above, the skull of Raptorex is dwarfed by the skull of “Sue,” the famous adult T. rex at the Field Museum. (Credit: Paul Sereno)

U. CHICAGO (US)—A 9-foot dinosaur from northeastern China had evolved all the hallmark anatomical features of Tyrannosaurus rex at least 125 million years ago, including a large head compared to its torso, tiny arms, and lanky feet well-suited for running. Continue…