n an exciting development in the field of paleontology, researchers have unearthed the remains of a previously unknown tyrannosaur species in Southeast China. This discovery, described as the first "deep-snouted" tyrannosaur, provides invaluable insights into the diversity and evolution of the Tyrannosauridae family, which includes some of the most iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex.
The Discovery
The fossil remains were discovered in the Jiangxi Province of Southeast China, a region known for its rich fossil deposits. The excavation site, which dates back to the Late Cretaceous period approximately 72 to 66 million years ago, has previously yielded numerous dinosaur fossils, but none quite like this.
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