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New (And Huge) Tyrannosaur Uncovered In China


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Here's the actual paper abstract.

BBC news aricle.

A whopper discovered quite recently, although how I failed to notice this I've no clue, it's very cool!

EDIT: Dave Hone's (the paleontologist who named it) blog article on the subject: http://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/zhuchengtyrannus-is-here

He also has other posts about it (correct size estimates and stuff), just go to the home page and scroll down a bit. Can't miss the artwork B)

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Thanks CR !! :D

An instant classic ... the teeth are spectacular and the name is priceless. ;)

China is a big place and I imagine they will not leave one stone unturned in their quest to discover a complete skeleton.

The quest for global dominion does have its perks ... hope they find one !! B)

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Here's the actual paper abstract.

BBC news aricle.

A whopper discovered quite recently, although how I failed to notice this I've no clue, it's very cool!

EDIT: Dave Hone's (the paleontologist who named it) blog article on the subject: http://archosaurmusings.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/zhuchengtyrannus-is-here

He also has other posts about it (correct size estimates and stuff), just go to the home page and scroll down a bit. Can't miss the artwork B)

wait a minute... i think i saw this on tv. dont tell me, is it zhucheng_____?? dang i ought to pay a visit sometime. afterall shandong is our neighboring province ;)

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New dinosaur species found in east China

Chinese scientists said Saturday that they have found a new species of giant theropod dinosaur in the eastern province of Shandong.

The new species, described as a close relative of Tyrannosaurus rex, has been named "Zhuchengtyrannus magnus".

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/china/2011-05/14/c_13875073.htm

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