The FIRST Tyrannosaurus rex Ever Named! Carnegie Museum’s Original T. rex Explained

Описание: Join me at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History for an up-close look at one of the most important dinosaur discoveries of all time: the original Tyrannosaurus rex holotype. From the chaotic early days of paleontology to Barnum Brown’s legendary expeditions, this fossil’s history is every bit as dramatic as the animal itself. In this video, we explore the first fossils ever attributed to T. rex, Brown’s groundbreaking discoveries, and the surprising story of how two different dinosaurs were almost named Dynamosaurus. We also examine the injuries, bite marks, and anatomical mysteries preserved in the holotype, discuss modern evidence suggesting T. rex had lips instead of exposed teeth, and reveal the story behind Carnegie’s epic new T. rex vs. Edmontosaurus diorama. Along the way, we highlight rare and spectacular Hell Creek fossils, including Triceratops, Anzu, and young Hadrosaurs. We dive into the newly revived debate over Nanotyrannus, which turned out to be a valid genus after all. If you love dinosaurs, fossil, paleontology, or just animals in general, this is a must-watch.

Chapters
00:00 — Intro
00:22 — History of T. rex Discoveries
02:40 — The T. rex holotype arrives at Carnegie (CM 9380)
02:56 — What bones the holotype actually preserves
03:51 — Injuries, infections & T. rex face-biting behavior
04:12 — Leaf-shaped maxillary pits & facial structure clues
04:30 — Did T. rex have lips? Examining the evidence
05:43 — Various Cretaceous Dinosaurs on Display
07:44 — Nanotyrannus: rediscovery of a “lost” predator
09:05 — Final thoughts & what’s next in the Jurassic section

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