T. rex teeth reveal the dinosaur was warm-blooded
Analysis of fossilised T. rex teeth indicates the giant predator regulated its own body temperature, a trait once thought limited to birds and mammals. Chemical signatures preserved in the enamel suggest dinosaurs like T. rex were warm-blooded, reshaping how scientists view their metabolism, growth and hunting behaviour.
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