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T. Rex: Awkward Swimmer or Shoreline Hunter?

7/3/2025

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New research reveals that the mighty T. rex, with its powerful legs, may have been an awkward swimmer, potentially hunting along shorelines for unsuspecting prey. While paleontologist R. Ernesto Blanco presents this intriguing theory, skepticism lingers among experts who point to its land-based ambush strategies. More fossil discoveries are essential to unravel this prehistoric mystery.

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New research reveals that the mighty T. rex, with its powerful legs, may have been an awkward swimmer, potentially hunting along shorelines for unsuspecting prey. While paleontologist R. Ernesto Blanco presents this intriguing theory, skepticism lingers among experts who point to its land-based ambush strategies. More fossil discoveries are essential to unravel this prehistoric mystery.