Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex 'great-uncle'
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A remarkable paleontological discovery in a British Columbia campground has unveiled the fossilized remains of an ancient tyrannosaur skull. This prehistoric predator, an evolutionary ancestor of the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex, possessed distinctly different characteristics including a lighter frame and superior speed capabilities. The findings provide valuable insights into tyrannosaur evolution and diversify our understanding of how these apex predators adapted across different geological periods and geographical locations.
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Remains of dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to T. rex 'great-uncle'
The remains of a dinosaur skull found in British Columbia campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the
