As its fossils being discovered in the Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota, USA, Anzu was nicknamed the "Chicken from Hell," and was known for stealing dinosaur eggs.

T. rex hatchlings grew at an astonishing rate, going from the size of a house cat to nearly human-sized within their first year. They honed their hunting skills through playful activities, preparing them for survival.

In a world dominated by giants, young T. rex could become prey to other predators, requiring their parents to remain constantly vigilant and defend against threats from powerful rivals such as Quetzalcoatlus.

Juvenile T. rex were intelligent and agile, capable of hunting medium-sized prey like Edmontosaurus. However, pack hunting often escalated into fierce conflicts among siblings.

This is part of an extremely rare juvenile T. rex fossil discovered in North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation. As very few juvenile T. rex fossils have been unearthed to date, this significant discovery provides valuable insights into how it evolved into an apex predator.



Veteran palaeontologist Dr. Tyler Lyson guides the three children who discovered this precious fossil, teaching them how to use specialised tools for careful excavation.

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