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T. Rex: New Study Reveals Birdlike Features and Movement

2/25/2026

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Tyrannosaurus rex may have had fleshy lips and feathers, according to a Royal Society Open Science study.
The researchers found T. rex walked on its toes, like birds, based on fossil tracks and leg anatomy.
Adrian Boeye, a biomechanics student, led the project, noting earlier models oversimplified T. rex's feet.
The findings show birdlike traits and indicate that T. rex moved with short strides like a large, agile bird.

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Story summary

Tyrannosaurus rex may have had fleshy lips and feathers, according to a Royal Society Open Science study.
The researchers found T. rex walked on its toes, like birds, based on fossil tracks and leg anatomy.
Adrian Boeye, a biomechanics student, led the project, noting earlier models oversimplified T. rex's feet.
The findings show birdlike traits and indicate that T. rex moved with short strides like a large, agile bird.