New Study Suggests T. Rex Could Have Been Much Larger Than Previously Thought

Researchers estimate some Tyrannosaurus rex individuals may have reached 15 tonnes and 15 meters in length, far exceeding current fossil records.

Computer models indicate T. Rex might have been 70% heavier and 25% longer than known specimens.
The largest T. Rex fossils likely represent only the top 1% of the species' body size.
Finding the absolute largest individuals would require another 1,000 years of fossil excavation.
Study highlights the limitations of fossil records in estimating maximum dinosaur sizes.
Research uses living alligators to model size variance in adult T. Rex.