Tyrant Lizard King's True Age Unveiled: Breakthroughs Redefine T-Rex Lifespan
Groundbreaking research has shed new light on the longevity of Tyrannosaurus rex, the apex predator of the Late Cretaceous period. Scientists, primarily from institutions in North America and Europe, have recently published findings that challenge long-held assumptions about how long these iconic dinosaurs roamed the Earth. This new understanding, emerging from advanced paleontological techniques, promises to redefine our perception of T-Rex's life history.
Background: The Evolving Understanding of Dinosaur Lifespans
For decades, scientific consensus on dinosaur lifespans remained largely speculative, often drawing parallels with modern reptiles. Early 20th-century paleontologists envisioned dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures with slow metabolisms and potentially extended lifespans. This view, however, lacked direct evidence of growth rates within fossilized bone structure.
The "Dinosaur Renaissance" of the mid-20th century began to shift this paradigm, suggesting active, warm-blooded dinosaurs akin to birds
