New Tyranosaur species fossil found

ANGELREAPER1972

just saw this news story of a new Tyranosaur so thought I'd share if ok and maybe a new model for Herschel Hoffmeyer our resident T Rex creator this one they say has longer legs, lightly built, larger eyes and stronger snout and maybe a night predator this is a copy paste of the story hopefully ok as sharing the link these stories get deleted after short time so just sharing link is pointless at least here 

 Olivia Dunne 

Brand New Tyrannosaurus Species Discovered In Mexico
A new fossil discovery is shedding light on a previously unknown Tyrannosaur species. This close relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex was found in Mexico, revealing intriguing differences between the northern and southern populations of these ancient predators! Let’s see why scientists are excited about what this means for our understanding of dinosaur diversity.
The fossil of this long-legged Tyrannosaur sat unnoticed in a drawer for nearly 20 years. It was discovered in 2000 in the Chihuahuan desert but was initially overlooked due to its poor condition. However, researchers have recently recognized its significance, identifying it as a new species!
Labocania aguillonae is distinct from its northern cousins like T. rex. For example, unlike the heavily built T. rex, this new species was long-legged and lightly built. Its large eyes and strong snout suggest that it hunted in low-light conditions, targeting vulnerable prey.
Labocania aguillonae is only the second Tyrannosaur species ever found in Mexico. In fact, the first, Labocania anomala, is known from just jaw bones! This new discovery includes more complete skeletal parts, making it a significant find for the region.
The new discovery supports the idea of a distinct group of southern Tyrannosaurs. Furthermore, researchers believe Labocania belonged to a group called Teratophonii, closely related to Tyrannosaurus rex. This group had unique physical traits that set them apart from northern tyrannosaurs like Albertosaurus.
Tyrannosaurs were once thought to have been mainly found in northern regions like Canada and the Great Plains. However, discoveries in places like Utah, New Mexico, and now Mexico are changing that view. Specifically, these findings suggest Tyrannosaurs were more widespread than previously thought.
Mexican Tyrannosaur fossils have been limited, with few complete specimens to study. So, the new Labocania fossils provide key evidence, including parts of the skull, limbs, and vertebral column. This helps researchers piece together more about southern Tyrannosaurs.
The discovery of Labocania adds to the growing evidence of tyrannosaur diversity across North America. For example, while northern Tyrannosaurs like T. rex were massive and bulky, their southern relatives were more lightly built. This diversity shows that these dinosaurs adapted to different environments.
Despite being incomplete, the Labocania fossils are still incredibly important for understanding dinosaur evolution. Researchers can see similarities in the bones that suggest it was part of a distinct group of southern Tyrannosaurs. These differences help paint a clearer picture of dinosaur populations across the continent.
Not all scientists agree on the significance of Labocania. Some argue that the fossil remains are too fragmentary to draw solid conclusions. Others believe that comparing northern and southern tyrannosaurs with outdated models may lead to inaccurate results. Either way, it is clear that more research and discussion are needed.
One possible reason for the differences between northern and southern Tyrannosaurs is the changing climate and vegetation closer to the equator. In other words, as plants and weather shifted, so did the animals living there. This could explain why dinosaurs in Mexico evolved differently from their northern counterparts.
Mexico is becoming a hot spot for paleontologists searching for new dinosaur species. With more fossils being discovered, scientists are hopeful that they will uncover even more evidence of Tyrannosaur diversity. Every new find helps fill in the gaps of the incomplete fossil record!
Labocania aguillonae has opened the door to new questions about Tyrannosaur evolution. Its discovery in Mexico suggests a greater diversity of these predators than previously thought. As scientists continue to dig deeper, more fascinating discoveries are sure to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zombietaggerung

That is very interesting.

xyer0

See?! Dragons.

miladyderyni_173d399f47

Yes, thanks for posting. I love reading about discoveries of new species, whether fossils or living.

ANGELREAPER1972

cool happy to share dinosaurs are what got me interested in other stuff dragons, monster, ghosts, supernaturel, ufos and so on 
on a side note I do like these accurate realistic dinosaurs we've been getting but I would also like to see some based inspired by some of the old ideas/artwork/old movies of what we used to think some dinosaurs looked like to and maybe bit more exaggerated in looks/posing hybrids perfect for a scifi/fantasy setting