Paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker stated the following: “Tinker” is one of the most scientifically significant and most exciting Trex skeletons ever found, and one of the most important dinosaur specimens from any age and any locale. “Tinker” is the very first most complete skeletons of a Trex youngster, an individual only one-fourth adult weight. Here, for the first time, is an opportunity to study the body build and athletic prowess of a juvenile Trex and to investigate the way young rexes chewed their food “Tinker” is the first specimen that allows us to unlock secrets of the Trex Parent/child bond. Tinker is the skeleton of a juvenile Trex. It is two thirds adult size and only one fourth adult weight. In human years, Tinker could well have been a teenager. Tinker is clearly a Trex because of his teeth. Tinker’s teeth have tall, conical, slightly recurved anterior crowns. These crowns are taller relative to diameter and more circular in cross section than any other member of the tyrannosaurid family Tinker’s lower jaws hold a single nipping tooth and 12-13 tooth sockets per side. “Tinker is one of the most scientifically significant and most exciting Trex skeletons ever found” - Dr. Robert T. Bakker, Senior Scientist, Dinamation International Society. “A very rich mosaic of environmental data is present at the “Tinker” site. Beautifully preserved fossil leaves, stems, nuts... paint a detailed picture of the local habitat.” - Dr. Robert T. Bakker, Senior Scientist, Dinamation International Society. “Tinker the Kid-Rex’ soon will become one of the very best known fossils among dino fans of all ages.” - Dr. Robert T. Bakker, Senior Scientist, Dinamation International Society.
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