New Dinosaur Discovery Reshapes T.rex Family Tree

Friday, 13 June, 202585 words2 minutes
Scientists have found a new dinosaur in Mongolia. It is called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, which means Dragon Prince of Mongolia. This dinosaur lived 86 million years ago.
Khankhuuluu was a relative of the famous T.rex. It was smaller than T.rex but bigger than earlier dinosaurs in its family. This new dinosaur helps scientists understand how T.rex evolved.
The bones of Khankhuuluu were found in a museum. Scientists studied them and realized they belonged to a new species. This discovery is important for learning about dinosaur history.
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New Dinosaur Discovery Reshapes T.rex Family Tree

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  • evolved
  • species
  • relative

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  1. 1. What does the name Khankhuuluu mongoliensis mean?