Unearthing the Ancestors: The Discovery of the Hunter Wash Tyrannosaur

A colossal tibia from a tyrannosaur discovered in New Mexico predates Tyrannosaurus rex by millions of years, potentially being a direct ancestor. Known as the Hunter Wash tyrannosaur, its size suggests it weighed around 4.7 tons, larger than other tyrannosaurs of its time. Researchers are seeking more bones to learn more. A colossal shinbone discovered in New Mexico's remote northwestern region may be linked to the ancestors of Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers have revealed. Unearthed in the 1970s, the bone, dating back 74 million years, pre-dates the huge carnivorous d... [778 chars]