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Paleontology
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T. rex's massive size and powerful bite made it the largest carnivore in its ecosystem, outweighing even large elephants by a ton.
T. rex likely hunted juveniles and employed endurance running, rather than speed, to catch prey like Triceratops.
The evidence for pack hunting in dinosaurs is almost nonexistent, challenging popular media portrayals.
Spinosaurus's teeth and isotopic signatures suggest a primarily fish-eating diet, contrary to some swimming theories.
Birds are direct descendants of theropod dinosaurs, with feathers evolving for insulation and sexual selection.
Voices on paleontology
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Go read
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