Predatory dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus Rex, were more than just bone-crunching beasts. A recent study by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that T-Rex, and many other predatory dinosaurs, also had a more lizard-like side.

The research team discovered that T-Rex, and other predatory dinosaurs, sported a specialized type of scaly skin. This “pebbly-scale” skin was similar to that of modern day lizards, providing these dinosaurs with more flexibility and maneuverability when hunting. Furthermore, the scientists believe that this specialized skin may have helped predatory dinosaurs stay cool in the hot climates they lived in.

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source: Phys.org