Southern Tyrant (Traditional Painting)

A giant discovery has revolutionized our understanding of the Tyrannosaurus rex‘s origins in North America. This research introduces Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, the earliest known relative of the iconic T. rex on the continent.
This discovery expands our knowledge of tyrannosaurs in several aspects. It suggests that apex predators like T. rex roamed the southern United States at least 72 million years ago.
The study theorizes that tyrannosaurs likely originated in southern North America before expanding westward.
Finally, towards the end of the Cretaceous Period, these giant tyrannosaurs, alongside other large dinosaurs, like Triceratops, spread northward.
This movement might have been driven by the emergence of new food sources capable of sustaining such colossal creatures.
The study’s revelation that Tyrannosaurus likely originated in southern North America highlights the evolutionary patterns of tyrannosaurs, contrasting with those of modern mammals and adding a new chapter to our understanding of these prehistoric giants.

•Date: January 26th, 2024 11:19 P.M.
•Size: 10.04 MB
•Resolution: 3456 x 4608
•Picture Size: 9 inches x 12 inches (22.86 centimeters x 30.48 centimeters)
•Medium: Canvas Panel; Acrylic Matte Medium; Acrylic; Oil; UV Resistant Varnish; Kamar Varnish