The Tiny T. rex Causing a Big Science Feud

The video explores the debate over whether Nanotyrannus is a distinct species or a juvenile T Rex. It discusses the discovery of the Cleveland Skull and the Jane skeleton, both of which have fueled this debate. The challenges in dinosaur paleontology, such as identifying species and growth stages, are highlighted. Histology and growth rings are used to estimate dinosaur age, with conflicting studies on Nanotyrannus. The Dueling Dinosaurs fossil may provide further insights into this mystery.

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