Without a doubt, the Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most iconic and popular dinosaurs among prehistoric fauna enthusiasts.
When thinking about this enormous predator we generally imagine it in its adulthood, being the imposing and successful hunter that it was.
However, it is also interesting to imagine it at its most tender ages, in full growth and with its predatory characteristics still in the process of development.
The Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex Siblings come to the WONDER Artistic Models collection to represent these early ages of the Tyrannosaurus rex in a fresh way.
These are two models that represent two young siblings, one in an upright pose and the other seated, which helps to imagine what their behavior could have been like in two different contexts.
This pair of youngsters are designed at a 1:20 scale, just like our Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe, allowing for several interesting experiences, such as:
- Imagine the relationship that might have existed between parents and children, appreciating the different proportions and behavioral interactions these beautiful creatures may have had.
- Appreciate the differences in the anatomical characteristics of Tyrannosaurus rex at different times in its development. For many it will seem incredible that this young dinosaur reaches the enormous dimensions it reaches in adulthood!
- Marvel at the iconic scenes between the Tyrannosaurus rex and other creatures in the collection also represented in 1:20 scale, such as the Triceratops Deluxe and the Juvenile Triceratops.
Main characteristics of the juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex
Tyrannosaurus rex lived in the Cretaceous period. This carnivore reigned over what we now know as North America approximately 68 million years ago.
It has been the subject of countless studies and it has been determined that, given its weight, Tyrannosaurus rex is the largest land predator that has ever existed.
Research has determined that at 14 years old this emblematic dinosaur could weigh 1800 kg, and that in the following 4 years its development accelerated drastically and reached 2500 kg.
After the age of 18, its growth slowed down, so much so that an adult T. rex of almost 30 years old could weigh only 600 kg more than a younger one of the aforementioned age.
The presence of the arctometatarsus suggests to scientists that the young Tyrannosaurus rex was a sprinter, because this anatomical characteristic is associated with those dinosaurs that are very well adapted to running races.
What is arctometatarsus?
This is an anatomy concept that indicates that the middle metatarsus is compressed by the metatarsals on either side.
This quality allows force to be transmitted evenly, resulting in a faster, more efficient stroke.
Juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex vs. Nanotyrannus
The juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex has been the subject of various debates in the scientific community, because some research establishes that, in reality, the fossils found and attributed to young T. rex actually correspond to another species of tyrannosaurid: Nanotyrannus.
According to these investigations, it would be an adult species but smaller in size compared to Tyrannosaurus rex.
On the other hand, there are other scientific investigations that maintain that the fossils found do correspond to T. rex at earlier ages, and even go so far as to reject the existence of Nanotyrannus as an individual species.
Juvenile Tyrannosaurus Siblings by WONDER Artistic Models
The Juvenile Tyrannosaurus Siblings have such marked personalities, they will surely add organicity and freshness to the collection of every paleontology enthusiast.
With joints in the neck and tail, these models allow for interesting customization.
They can also be integrated into the Tyrannosaurus rex Deluxe display in a very harmonious and organic way, adding a lot of character to the composition.
