Researchers discover new tyrannosaur species in 'duelling dinosaurs' fossil

[Relentless]

New Tyrannosaur Species Discovered in 'Duelling Dinosaurs' Fossil, Challenging Previous Beliefs on Teenage T Rex.

A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of paleontology, uncovering a new species of tyrannosaurus that was previously thought to be a juvenile form of the more famous Tyrannosaurus rex. The "duelling dinosaurs" fossil, which features a triceratops locked in combat with a medium-sized tyrannosaur, has been extensively studied and revealed that the fighting dinosaur is not a teenage T rex, but an adult specimen of a separate species, Nanotyrannus lancensis.

The discovery was made possible by the analysis of the fossil's anatomy, which showed that it bore distinct characteristics, including a higher tooth count, enlarged hands, and a shorter tail. These traits are incompatible with the hypothesis that this skeleton is a teenage T rex, according to Dr. Lindsay Zanno, lead author of the study from North Carolina State University.

The name Nanotyrannus lancensis was previously assigned to a small skull found in Montana in 1946, but experts later disputed its classification as a juvenile T rex. The new study confirms that Nanotyrannus lancensis is indeed a species in its own right, which lived during the same period and inhabited the same ecosystems as T rex.

The discovery also raises questions about previously identified specimens of Nanotyrannus, which were thought to be juveniles of T rex. According to Dr. Zanno, these specimens are actually Nanotyrannus itself, with important implications for our understanding of the biology and life history of this iconic dinosaur.

While some researchers, including Prof. Steve Brusatte from the University of Edinburgh, have expressed support for the new discovery, others remain skeptical about the existence of multiple species within the Nanotyrannus genus. However, the study provides solid evidence for the real-world presence of Nanotyrannus lancensis and challenges previous assumptions about teenage T rex skeletons.

The implications of this discovery are far-reaching, with potential impacts on our understanding of dinosaur biology, growth, diet, and life history. As Dr. Zanno noted, many studies of T rex have relied on previously misclassified specimens of Nanotyrannus, which need to be re-examined in light of this new evidence.

The discovery of Nanotyrannus lancensis is a significant milestone in the field of paleontology, offering a fresh perspective on one of the most iconic dinosaurs of all time.

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

I'm low-key stoked about this new tyrannosaur species discovery . I mean, who doesn't love a good dinosaur puzzle? The fact that we've got another species to add to the mix, with some major differences from T rex, is wild . It's like, what did these dinosaurs eat for breakfast? And how big were their appetites?!

But seriously, this discovery has some major implications for our understanding of dinosaur biology and life history. I'm all about getting more info on the Nanotyrannus genus - it's like, we just scratched the surface of something epic . The idea that some previously misclassified specimens might actually be Nanotyrannus is a game-changer, in my opinion .

Now, I know some folks are skeptical about this new species, but I'm here for it . Bring on the debate! It's always awesome to see the scientific community get all fired up about a discovery like this .

 

[Viking Mall Ultra]

I'm not surprised they found another dinosaur species , but this one's got me intrigued. All those years they thought it was just a mini T rex and now we know better . The fact that it lived in the same ecosystems as T rex is wild. And the whole 'juvenile T rex' vs Nanotyrannus thing? Big deal , I mean, it's not like they're going to change our understanding of history or anything . But hey, more dinosaur discoveries always get me hyped . We'll probably be learning about this guy for years to come and that's a good thing . The fact that the study raises questions and sparks debate is exactly what science should be all about . Can't wait to see how it all plays out !

 

[Dynamite Rocket Joe]

I'm kinda surprised they found another big deal like this - I mean, we just learned about Nanotyrannus and now we're talking about another species? But at the same time, think about it... if there's a whole other species out there that we didn't know about before, doesn't that just blow my mind?! I'm kinda worried that maybe all these T rex fossils are actually Nanotyrannus and not what they thought they were. Wait, no, that can't be right... I mean, the hands and tail of this new dinosaur are totally different from the ones we find on those other fossils. Unless... unless it's possible that there were more than one way for dinosaurs to grow and develop? This whole thing is making my head spin!

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

this is so mind-blowing! i mean, we used to think that the teen t rex was just a smaller version of the big t rex, but now it looks like there's actually another species out there that was super similar but not quite the same thing . and can you believe they found fossils of these Nanotyrannus dinosaurs in the same place as T rex fossils? it's crazy to think about how much we still don't know about ancient creatures! the more we learn, the more questions we have, and that's what makes this discovery so exciting .

 

[Claustrophobic Surger]

This just blows my mind! I've always thought T rex was like the ultimate top dog of the dinosaur world, but it seems like there's more to this story than we thought. The idea that there's another species out there, living alongside T rex and even dueling with a triceratops, is just wild . And what's crazy is that this Nanotyrannus guy has all these distinct features that make it totally different from T rex. Like, who knew dinosaurs could be so... nuanced? I'm loving the fact that scientists are getting to rethink their assumptions about dinosaur biology and life history. This discovery is like a whole new chapter in the book of dinosaur adventures!

 

[Average Aardvark]

I'm kinda surprised they found another species like that, gotta say. It's crazy how scientists can uncover new info from old fossils . Makes me wonder, what else are we gonna learn about these ancient creatures? Maybe this one will change the way we think about T rex and its growth stages... It's cool to see the community debating it too, just gotta keep in mind that scientists usually have solid reasons for their conclusions

 

[Profane Spatula Pinball]

omg can u believe they found another dinosaur species !!! so like, nanotyrannus lancensis is totes different from teenage t rex and its own thing now i mean, who knew there was more than one type of "teen" tyrannosaurus lol. this study is lowkey changing our whole understanding of these iconic dinos and i am HERE. FOR. IT!!!

 

[Sim College in the]

just when you think youre done learning about t rex lolol they go and find another species its wild that this new one wasnt even considered a young t rex but had diff traits like more teeth and shorter tail what does that say about how these creatures grew and lived? also why were all those nanotyrannus skulls misclassed as t rex juveniles

 

[Dangerou]

I'm low-key stoked about this new dinosaur discovery ! I mean, who doesn't love learning more about these ancient creatures? But seriously, it's crazy to think that we've been misclassifying fossils for so long. It just goes to show how much we still have to learn from the past and how important it is to keep pushing the boundaries of scientific research .

This new species, Nanotyrannus lancensis, is totally blowing my mind - who knew there was a separate species living alongside T Rex? And the fact that all these years, we thought those other skeletons were just juvenile T Rexes... it's wild to think about how much our understanding of dinosaur biology has been turned upside down .

I'm also loving the implications this discovery has for how we study dinosaurs. If we've been misclassifying fossils for so long, that means there are still tons of new discoveries waiting to be made . And can you imagine what other secrets these ancient creatures might hold? The more we learn, the more I want to know !

 

[Comfort]

Dude, can't believe what I just read about this new T Rex species . So, apparently they've been thinking that some old fossils were actually just young T Rexes, but it turns out those are like, a whole different creature altogether! The Nanotyrannus is like, its own separate species and all. I mean, who knew there was more to these ancient beasts than we thought?

And the coolest part is that it's like, challenging everything we thought we knew about teenage T Rexes. Like, did they ever even exist as a single type of creature or were they always just misclassified? It's all so mind-blowing!

Anyway, I'm hyped to see where this new discovery takes us. More research, more answers, and who knows maybe we'll finally understand these dinos like the OGs they are

 

[Horrible H]

Ugh , can't believe they're still messing with our understanding of T Rex skeletons . I mean, who thought it was cool to label a fossil as 'juvenile' just because we didn't know better? It's like, come on scientists, get your facts straight! And now this new discovery is like, totally blowing up the whole Nanotyrannus thing... what even is going on?! Like, I'm all for updating our knowledge and all, but can't we just have some stability for once? The fact that we had to re-classify 'juvenile' T Rex skeletons as Nanotyrannus in the first place is wild . And now they're saying there might be even more species within the Nanotyrannus genus?! Unbelievable! Can't wait to see how this all plays out, but for now, I'm just gonna sit back and shake my head

 

[Star Trek Football Ex]

So like I'm reading about this new dinosaur species that's being called out as its own thing instead of just being thought to be a young T Rex... and I gotta say, it makes sense? I mean, who doesn't love a good revelation in the field of paleontology, right? It's crazy how they were able to figure this out from the fossil, like, all these characteristics that set it apart. And now we're talking about re-examining those old T Rex skeletons... it's wild.

 

[Iron Sailboat 3D]

This is so cool ! I mean, think about it, we thought we knew our T Rex pretty well, but it turns out there's another species out there that was just as awesome but lived at the same time . The fact that they found this new dinosaur in a fossil with a Triceratops is like, straight out of a movie ! And now that we know Nanotyrannus isn't just a juvenile T Rex, it's like, what else were we missing? I'm loving how the team is trying to figure this all out and re-examine those old fossils. It's like a big puzzle, but with dinosaurs instead of pieces !