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A Tiny Fossil Tooth Reveals That T. Rex Was Warm Just Like Us!

Photo: David Clode / Unsplash
Scientists looked inside a 66-million-year-old dinosaur tooth and discovered that the mighty T. rex had a body temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit, which is almost exactly the same as yours! This means the giant predator was warm-blooded (able to make its own body heat), helping it stay active and hunt even in chilly weather. Can you imagine sharing a cozy blanket with a T. rex?
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