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Young T. rexes had a powerful bite, capable of exerting one-sixth the force of an adult

Scientists have experimentally measured the bite force of adult T. rexes but not of younger tyrannosaurs. Fossils with juvenile bite marks have now allowed experts to experimentally test how hard juveniles could chomp. Though their bite force is one-sixth that of an adult, it is still stronger than that of living hyenas. The measurement is higher than previous estimates, suggesting a different ecological niche for these youngsters.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210602091409.htm
Young T. rexes had a powerful bite, capable of exerting one-sixth the force of an adult Young T. rexes had a powerful bite, capable of exerting one-sixth the force of an adult Reviewed by cmakigo on June 02, 2021 Rating: 5

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