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T Rex: How Bones are Buried

Related Article: Learn more about how bones were buried.

See how ancient fossil evidence was preserved in geologic time.

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A Big Lawn Mower...Meet Nigersaurus (1:19)

Watch this video about a new species of dinosaur, called Nigersaurus, that was recently found in Niger, Africa. It was perhaps one of the most common plant-eating dinosaurs in history. The dinosaur practically mowed the grass into its wide mouth... More »

T Rex: This Dino Was Not a Runner (1:34)

T-Rex was probably a slow runner or even just a walker. No, really -- there's science behind it!

T Rex: Dinosaur Posture (1:34)

Enough bones remained of this dinosaur to determine it was a T-Rex.

T Rex: Brain Clues (1:09)

The skull of the T-Rex provides important clues to the animal's brain.

T Rex: How Bones are Buried (0:44)

See how ancient fossil evidence was preserved in geologic time.

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Discoveries: Utah Dinosaur (3:32)

A newly discovered dinosaur graveyard is yielding hundreds of animals including one especially important, brand-new dinosaur species. Learn more about our earth-ruling predecessors in this video.

T-Rex Bones (1:29)

From the archives of Discovery: Millions of years after its death, the Tyrannosaurus Rex is still an imposing creature. Learn more about the T-Rex and fossilization in this video.