'One of the most important paleontological discoveries of our time'
Scientists have revealed the world’s first ever complete T-rex skeleton – found after it fell to its death in a deadly duel with a triceratops.
The pair – nicknamed the ‘Dueling Dinosaurs’ – are preserved together in what is thought to be a predator-prey encounter, where both fought to the death. Incredibly, their body outlines, skin impressions, and injuries – including tyrannosaur teeth stuck in the triceratops body – can still be seen.It took years to extract the 14-tonne skeletons, and arrange their purchase and sale, so it is reported only a few dozen people have seen them so far.
The group has donated them to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, which is due to start building their exhibition in 2021.And they have released incredible photos of the remains to mark the announcement.