TYRANNOSAURUS REX FACTS

Did you know that Tyrannosaurus is the most famous dinosaur of all ? He is often called the King of the Dinosaurs.

The name Tyrannosaurus Rex actually means "terrible lizard."  Tyranno means 'bad,' Saurus means 'lizard,' and Rex means 'king.'

Tyrannosaurus was a teriifying dinosaur. It lived in North America

The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex 

Tyrannosaurus was big enough to hunt the biggest plant-eaters.  It could grow to over twelve metres long, six metres tall and could weigh as much as seven tonnes. That's about the same as seven average cars !

Tyrannosaurus was certainly a terrifying animal, but he was probably not the biggest meat-eater !