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T. Rex Ancestors Traveled From Asia to North America

5/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study from UCL researchers uncovers that the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex's ancestors journeyed from Asia to North America over 70 million years ago, crossing a land bridge. Thriving in cooler climates, T. rex evolved and grew to colossal sizes, showcasing nature's incredible adaptability. These fascinating findings are detailed in the Royal Society Open Science.

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A groundbreaking study from UCL researchers uncovers that the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex's ancestors journeyed from Asia to North America over 70 million years ago, crossing a land bridge. Thriving in cooler climates, T. rex evolved and grew to colossal sizes, showcasing nature's incredible adaptability. These fascinating findings are detailed in the Royal Society Open Science.