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ScienceT. rex teeth suggest it ran as warm as an elephant

Researchers led by UCLA geochemists Randon J. Flores and Robert A. Eagle measured T. rex body temperature through its teeth, finding a reading of about 36°C—roughly that of a modern elephant. The result adds evidence to the debate over whether dinosaurs generated their own body heat.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-09-20 09:00Original

T. rex teeth suggest it ran as warm as an elephant
T. rex teeth suggest it ran as warm as an elephantScience