Rise of the King: New Research Unlocks Mystery Origin of Tyrannosaurus rex

The genus Tyrannosaurus most likely arose in North America, although its direct ancestors migrated over from Asia more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study led by University College London paleontologists. The post Rise of the King: New Research Unlocks Mystery Origin of Tyrannosaurus rex appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

May 7, 2025 - 11:30
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Rise of the King: New Research Unlocks Mystery Origin of Tyrannosaurus rex
Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia. Image credit: Pedro Salas / Sergey Krasovskiy.

The genus Tyrannosaurus most likely arose in North America, although its direct ancestors migrated over from Asia more than 70 million years ago, according to a new study led by University College London paleontologists.

The post Rise of the King: New Research Unlocks Mystery Origin of Tyrannosaurus rex appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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