When was the first Tyrannosaurus tooth discovered and by whom?
A single Tyrannosaurus tooth was found in July 1874 by student Peter T. Dotson on South Table Mountain in Colorado under the supervision of Arthur Lakes.
Questions about Tyrannosaurus
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who named the genus Tyrannosaurus rex and when did this occur?
Henry Fairfield Osborn officially named the genus Tyrannosaurus rex in 1905 based on a partial skeleton found by Barnum Brown in eastern Wyoming during 1900.
How long did the most complete Tyrannosaurus specimen Sue live before dying?
Sue reached full size at age 19 and died at age 28, representing one of the longest estimated lifespans known for any tyrannosaur.
What is the largest known Tyrannosaurus specimen and how much does it weigh?
Scotty located at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum measures approximately 13 meters long and weighs an estimated 9 tons making it the largest known specimen ever found.
Did all Tyrannosaurus species have feathers or skin covering their bodies?
Evidence suggests feather covering if present was limited to upper trunk sides while other areas featured squamose scales similar to modern lizards rather than crocodilian textures.