Unpacking the T-Rex's Cretaceous Diet

The Tyrannosaurus Rex wasn't just a meat-eating monster; its diet was surprisingly diverse for its time! While we know they were primarily carnivorous, there are clues about what specific prey they favored and how their eating habits evolved.

Fossil evidence suggests T-Rexes mainly hunted large herbivorous dinosaurs like Triceratops and Edmontosaurus. Their powerful jaws and teeth were perfectly designed for tearing flesh and crushing bone. However, recent discoveries indicate they may have also scavenged carcasses, taking advantage of already dead animals to supplement their diet.

Pro tip: The T-Rex's massive size required a lot of energy! Scientists estimate they needed to eat around 50 pounds of meat per day!