Tyrannosaurus

† Tyrannosaurus is the iconic genus of large tyrannosaurid theropods from the Hell Creek and Lance Formations of western North America. The largest predatory dinosaur in its ecosystem, Tyrannosaurus had powerful bone-crushing jaws and binocular vision.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Tyrannosaurus was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Tyrannosaurus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.