T. rex Had Human-Like Body Heat | Global News
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T. rex Had Human-Like Body Heat | Global News

Scientists cracked the code on T. rex body temperature—nearly 97°F—and it’s a game-changer: dinosaurs were likely warm-blooded, not cold-blooded lizards. Using atomic clues in fossilized teeth, researchers created an ancient thermometer that reveals how hot these giants ran internally. This stable heat explains their dominance across climates and could reshape how we understand dinosaur metabolism, hunting habits, and evolution. The method? Revolutionary—and now ready to unlock secrets of other dinosaurs too.

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