Tyrannosaurus rex is the world’s favorite dinosaur, adored by the public and the subject of intense study and debate by paleontologists. Drawing on his new book, King Tyrant: A Natural History of Tyrannosaurus rex, Mark P. Witton surveys what we’ve learned about the “King of the Tyrant Lizards” since it was first given its famous name in 1905. He examines these creatures as science knows them rather than the version portrayed in movies, revealing them to be dramatically different and more amazing than imagined.

Witton discusses everything from the research history of T. rex to their anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, and extinction. He addresses questions such as whether there was more than one species of Tyrannosaurus; if they lived and hunted in groups; how fast they ran and how hard could they bite; and whether we can distinguish males from females. He also addresses T. rex in popular culture, showing how our love for this dinosaur has both helped and hindered research.

Copies of King Tyrant (Princeton University Press) are available for purchase.

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