A new study is flipping the “Jurassic Park” image of Tyrannosaurus rex. Using evidence from fossilized bones and footprints, researchers argue the predator likely used a bird-like toe-first (digitigrade) gait, similar to modern ostriches. That anatomy could mean T rex was more efficient—and possibly faster—than scientists previously estimated for the iconic giant reptile.
A new look at the Late Cretaceous giant octopus Nanaimoteuthis, nicknamed the Cretaceous Kraken, suggests it hunted like an apex predator. Fossil beaks indicate it could crush hard-shelled prey with extreme force, rivaling other top marine hunters. Even more intriguing, uneven jaw wear hints at repeated, intelligent feeding strategies rather than simple brute strength.
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