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A genus of predatory therapod dinosaurs that includes Tyrannosaurus rex (T-rex).

Ancient Giant Croc-like Creature Had Serrated Teeth Like T. Rex
An ancient giant crocodile-like creature from Madagascar had serrated teeth like T. rex. It lived in Madagascar around 170 million years ago. (2017-07-04)

Scientists Unearth Evidence of Tyrannosaur Cannibalism in Gnawed Bone
Scientists have unearthed fossil evidence of tyrannosaur cannibalism in a gnawed fossilized bone. (2015-11-01)

Scientists Discover Fossil of Pinocchio Rex, a Long-Snouted Cousin of T-Rex
Scientists find fossil of Pinocchio Rex, a long-snouted cousin of T-rex. The dinosaur lived 66 million years ago. (2014-05-07)

Fossil of Small Tyrannosaur Species Found in Alaska
Paleontologists have discovered the fossil of a small tyrannosaur species in Alaska. The species was about half the size of a T. rex. (2014-03-12)

Torvosaurus Gurneyi: Scientists Find Fossil of Largest Terrestrial Predator From Europe
A newly discovered dinosaur was the largest terrestrial predator from Europe. The dinosaur species was 10 meters long and weighed 4 to 5 tons. (2014-03-05)

King of Gore Dinosaur Unearthed in Utah
A newly discovered dinosuar, Lythronax argestes, has been discovered in Southern Utha. The name Lythronax means King of Gore. (2013-11-07)

Ancient Megapiranha Had Extremely Powerful Bite
Scientists say the ancient Megapiranha paranensis delivered a bite with a more powerful bite force quotient than prehistoric whale-eating sharks and Tyrannosaurus rex. (2012-12-27)

Beautiful Feathered Tyrant: One-Ton Feathered T. Rex Cousin Found in China
Three well preserved fossils of a new feathered tyrannosauroid have been discovered in northeastern China. (2012-04-05)

Tyrannosaurus Rex Holds New Dallas Science Museum
Texas tyrannosaurus rex holds the new Perot Museum of Nature & Science. The museum is scheduled to open in 2013. (2010-09-21)

Feathersaurus Rex
A Times Online tells how some scientists no longer believe that dinosaurs looked sleek and reptilian. (2005-09-16)