What dinosaur is a Tyrannosaurus rex afraid of?
T-Rex, the king of dinosaurs though mighty and muscular, may also have been afraid of Triceratops. Triceratops was a three-horned carnivorous type of a dinosaur and also had a frill bone at the back of its skull.
What dinosaurs could kill T. rex?
Other rexes could kill it and also massive sauropods like Alamosaurus were probably safe from T-rex. Triceratops and Ankylosaurus were both likely dangerous prey for a T-rex.
What were Tyrannosaurus rex juveniles afraid of?
Outside of dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus juveniles would have been afraid of any of the larger crocodiles of the day (which reached probably 15 feet, so no danger to adults), and of giant pterosaurs, as Quetzalcoatlus is believed to have hunted hatchling dinosaurs. Early symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy may surprise you.
What would a T-Rex be like if it were a predator?
A full-grown T. rex would at least be cautious with the large herbivores that it would hunted, such as Triceratops, Edmontosaurus/Anatosaurus, and possibly Ankylosaurus. Especially if the T. rex wasn’t able to ambush the prey animal because any injuries could result in the T. rex not being able to hunt again, just like with any other predator.
What is the scientific name for Tyrannosaurus rex?
Tyrannosaurus. The species Tyrannosaurus rex ( rex meaning “king” in Latin ), often called T. rex or colloquially T-Rex, is one of the most well-represented of the large theropods. Tyrannosaurus lived throughout what is now western North America, on what was then an island continent known as Laramidia.
How would an Ankylosaurus kill a Tyrannosaurus rex?
Ankylosaurus was no exception and was equipped with a powerful tail club which could be swung with enough force to shatter bone. One good hit to the leg and the Tyrannosaurus would likely die whether it be instantly or via starvation. “Looks like I win at this arms race Mr T. rex!”