Incredible species of T. rex discovered — a beast with skull-crushing jaws that lived underwater
A new species of mosasaur, named Tylosaurus Rex, has been discovered, which lived during the Cretaceous Period. This giant sea predator measured 43 feet long and had skull-crushing jaws, making it a formidable creature of its time. The findings challenge previous assumptions about mosasaur evolution and highlight the need for updated research methods.
- ▪Tylosaurus Rex was discovered from 80 million-year-old fossils found in Texas.
- ▪The species measured 43 feet long, making it larger than the biggest great white sharks.
- ▪The discovery suggests that previous classifications of mosasaurs may have been incorrect.
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Archaeology Incredible species of T. rex discovered — a beast with skull-crushing jaws that lived underwater By Ben Cost Published May 22, 2026, 9:56 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Call it a sea rex. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, scientists have discovered a giant, bus-size sea predator that was so monstrous that they’re calling it the T. rex of the sea, according to a study in the journal Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History.
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