A spectre skulking through the night, the Midnight T-Rex is even more stealthy as it sneaks up on its prey. Its camouflage is the shadows of the night.
Schleich Midnight Black T-Rex measures: 12.4" L x 3.7" W x 5.7" T.
Black Beautry Dinosaur from Schleich. Flat black paint is very appealing and interesting. Jaw opens and closes. Inside mouth is bright red tongue and bright white teeth. Eyes are bright yellow. Red stains the brow and follows along the spine and tail. Claws are grey. Other than the parts mentioned, vast majority of model is the flat, dark black.
Texure feels like rubber and is easy for small hands to grip.
Tyrannosaurus rex, often abbreviated as T. rex, is one of the most iconic and well-known dinosaur species that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, approximately 68 to 66 million years ago. Here are some key points about T. rex:
Physical Characteristics: T. rex was a large theropod dinosaur, with a massive skull, short arms with two clawed fingers, and powerful hind limbs. It had a large, heavy tail, which likely helped with balance.
Size: T. rex was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs, with adults typically measuring around 12 to 13 meters (40 to 43 feet) in length and standing about 4 meters (13 feet) tall at the hips. Estimates of its weight vary, but it was likely around 5 to 8 metric tons.
Diet: It is believed that T. rex was primarily a carnivore, preying on other dinosaurs and possibly scavenging as well. Its powerful jaws were filled with large, serrated teeth, which could exert immense pressure, making it capable of crushing bone.
Habitat: T. rex lived in what is now western North America, particularly in areas that were forested and had rivers and floodplains.
Discovery: The first T. rex fossil was discovered in 1902 by fossil hunter Barnum Brown in Montana, USA. Since then, many more fossils have been found, providing scientists with valuable information about this dinosaur.
Behavior: While much of T. rex's behavior remains speculative, it is believed to have been a formidable predator, likely hunting in a similar manner to modern large predators. It may have been capable of bursts of high speed, but likely relied more on ambush tactics or scavenging.
Extinction: Like all non-avian dinosaurs, T. rex became extinct around 66 million years ago during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, possibly caused by a combination of factors including volcanic activity, asteroid impact, and climate change.
Hand painted. Made of durable synthetic material.
Product Code: #72175
by Schleich
4 + Years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
