T Rex by Sea: Unsettling Parallels Between Ancient Marine Monsters and Modern Motorcycles The discovery of Tylosaurus rex in northern Texas has sent ripples through the paleontological community.
The implications of this new species extend far beyond ancient marine reptiles, however. As researchers study these fossils, they're forcing a re examination of our assumptions about the natural world.
Tylosaurus rex was an apex hunter capable of taking down prey much larger than itself. Its sheer size is striking: estimated to be around 43 feet in length, roughly twice as long as the largest great white sharks.