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Study Reveals T. rex's Surprising Speed: Up to 7 mph!

4/29/2025

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Recent research has unveiled that the swift Compsognathus could sprint at an astonishing 39.8 mph, while the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex ambled along at a mere 3-5 mph. Footprints discovered in Wyoming hint that T. rex might have reached speeds of 7 mph, shaking up our understanding of these ancient giants' speed and agility.

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Recent research has unveiled that the swift Compsognathus could sprint at an astonishing 39.8 mph, while the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex ambled along at a mere 3-5 mph. Footprints discovered in Wyoming hint that T. rex might have reached speeds of 7 mph, shaking up our understanding of these ancient giants' speed and agility.