T. Rex's Tiny Arms May Have Been Vicious Weapons
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New findings suggest the dinosaur's arms were strong enough to slash prey at close quarters, despite being small for its body size.
New findings suggest the dinosaur's arms were strong enough to slash prey at close quarters, despite being small for its body size.
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Why T-Rex Has Funny Little Arms
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T. Rex's Tiny Arms May Have Been Vicious Weapons
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Dinosaurs: Why did 'T. rex' have such tiny arms?, Science
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Dinosaurs: Why did 'T. rex' have such tiny arms?, Science
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Why Did T. Rex Have Such Tiny Arms? To Keep Them Out of the Way
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Tyrannosaurus Rex's little arms may have been used for 'vicious slashing', scientist claims
If evolution were to continue, would the T-Rex have grown longer arms or would they have eventually been lost? - Quora
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T-Rex's tiny arms were used for gripping partners tightly during sex, Tech News
Could it be possible that the 'arms' of a T-rex have been articulated incorrectly, and they should face backward, similar to wings? - Quora
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T. Rex Used Its Tiny Arms to 'Viciously Slash' Prey With Huge, Deadly Gashes
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