Fossilized Tyrannosaur Teeth Discovered in England for the First Time

The discovery in East Sussex reveals a diverse ecosystem of carnivorous dinosaurs from 135 million years ago.

Paleontologists identified tyrannosaur teeth in sediments from Bexhill-on-Sea, marking the first discovery of this dinosaur group in the region and time period.
The research, published in *Papers in Palaeontology*, also uncovered teeth from spinosaurs and dromaeosaurs, highlighting a diverse community of theropod predators.
Retired quarryman Dave Brockhurst contributed significantly, donating thousands of fossils collected over three decades, including the theropod teeth.
Advanced techniques, including machine learning, were used to analyze the teeth, which are vital for reconstructing ancient ecosystems due to their durability.
The findings expand understanding of Early Cretaceous dinosaur diversity in southern England, predating the better-known fossils from the Isle of Wight.