T-Rex Skin and Feather Characteristics

The video explores the debate on whether T-Rex had feathers, scales, or both. While no complete specimen with preserved skin exists, evidence from related species suggests T-Rex likely had some feathers, especially in its early stages. These feathers were not like modern bird feathers but were more hair-like, possibly serving as insulation. As T-Rex grew, it might have transitioned from having a downy covering to a more scaly skin.

What is the main question regarding the skin covering of T-Rex?

• Whether it had a tail

• Whether it could change color

• Whether it had wings

• Whether it had feathers, scales, or both

Why is there still uncertainty about the T-Rex's skin covering?

• Scientists disagree on its diet

• No specimen with preserved skin has been found

• No complete skeleton has been found

• It lived in a different era

What evidence from China suggests about large tyrannosaurs?

• They were herbivores

• They had a feathery covering

• They were aquatic

• They had scales

How do early tyrannosaur feathers differ from modern bird feathers?

• They were colorful

• They were hair-like and not for flight

• They were metallic

• They were used for swimming

What was the likely function of early tyrannosaur feathers?

• Camouflage

• Flight

• Insulation

• Attracting mates

What is speculated about the size of T-Rex hatchlings?

• Larger than a turkey

• The size of a mouse

• Smaller than a turkey

• The size of a horse

Why might insulation have been important for young T-Rex?

• To make them look bigger

• To help them swim

• To help them fly

• To keep them warm

What change might have occurred as T-Rex grew older?

• They lost their tails

• They became more colorful

• They developed scales

• They grew larger feathers

What is a possible life stage transition for T-Rex?

• From scalier adults to feathered babies

• From feathered babies to scalier adults

• From herbivore to carnivore

• From aquatic to terrestrial