Was Tyrannosaurus rex a Ferocious Predator or a Wimp?

Abstract

Tyrannosaurus rex is the most famous dinosaur in the world: beloved by paleontologists and the public alike (especially kids). How T. rex lived is one of the most hotly debated topics in dinosaur research. T. rex was the largest predator in its ecosystem with a powerful and (possibly) poisonous bite. It has been suggested, however, that T. rex was a scavenger, like the dinosaurian equivalent of a vulture, rather than an active predator. The aim of this article is therefore to examine the behavior and lifestyles of these incredible animals and to provide you with clues on whether T. rex was a predator.