T-Rex Discovery and Journey

The transcript discusses the Wankel T-Rex, a highly complete T-Rex fossil discovered in 1988 by Kathy Wankel. The fossil, about 85% complete, is being prepared for transfer to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where it will be displayed for 50 years. The process involves inventorying and photographing each bone fragment. The fossil is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will eventually return to Montana. The video also includes personal reflections on the significance of the transfer and the opportunity to share this important specimen with a wider audience.

What percentage of the T-Rex specimen was complete when it was found?

• 85%

• 75%

• 50%

• 95%

How long ago did the T-Rex live?

• 65 million years

• 10 million years

• 100 million years

• 200 million years

What is the first step in preparing the T-Rex bones for shipment?

• Cleaning the bones

• Taking an inventory

• Labeling the crates

• Weighing the bones

Who discovered the T-Rex fragments in 1988?

• Mary Anning

• Sue Hendrickson

• Kathy Wankel

• Jack Horner

What was significant about the arm bones found by Kathy Wankel?

• They were the first T-Rex bones found

• They were the first T-Rex arm bones found

• They were the largest T-Rex bones found

• They were the oldest T-Rex bones found

Who are the stewards of the T-Rex fossil?

• Core of Engineers

• National Park Service

• Museum of the Rockies

• Smithsonian Institution

For how many years will the T-Rex be on loan to the National Museum of Natural History?

• 25 years

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What is the sentiment of the team about transporting the T-Rex?

• Excited

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Sad

Where is the T-Rex originally from?

• Texas

• California

• New York

• Montana

What is the expected outcome of sharing the T-Rex with the Smithsonian?

• It will be the least viewed T-Rex

• It will be the most viewed T-Rex

• It will be the oldest T-Rex

• It will be the smallest T-Rex