😂 The Tyrannosaurus rex, often called T. rex, was one of the largest and most powerful carnivorous dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. Living during the late Cretaceous period, around 68 to 66 million years ago, it roamed what is now North America. This fearsome predator could reach lengths of up to 40 feet and stand about 12 feet tall at the hips. Its massive skull, filled with serrated teeth the size of bananas, was balanced by a long, heavy tail that helped it stay agile despite its size. With

The largest and most complete ichthyosaur ever discovered in the UK was unearthed in Rutland, the country’s smallest county. Measuring over 10 meters in length, this ancient marine reptile was found during maintenance work at Rutland Water in February 2021 and was officially revealed in 2022. It swam in the area’s seas more than 180 million years ago. The specimen was discovered after a lagoon island at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve was drained, and excavation took place in August and Septemb