Tyrrells

Tyrrells are a group of dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 90 to 70 million years ago. They are known for their distinctive, elongated skulls and large, powerful jaws. Tyrrells are named after the Canadian paleontologist Lawrence Lambe, who first described several species in the 1910s. The most well-known species is Tyrannosaurus rex, often referred to as the "king of the dinosaurs," due to its massive size and formidable appearance.

Tyrrells are classified within the family Tyrannosauridae, which also includes other large theropod dinosaurs like Gorgosaurus and Tarbosaurus. These dinosaurs are characterized by their robust build, powerful hind limbs, and long, heavy tails. They were apex predators, hunting and feeding on a variety of prey, including other dinosaurs and possibly even smaller tyrannosaurs.

The fossils of Tyrrells have been found in North America, particularly in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada, as well as in Montana and Wyoming in the United States. These fossils provide valuable insights into the biology and behavior of these formidable predators. Despite their size and strength, Tyrrells are believed to have been relatively fast runners, capable of reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

Tyrrells played a significant role in the ecosystems of their time, and their extinction around 66 million years ago, likely due to the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, marked the end of the non-avian dinosaur era. Their legacy lives on in the scientific study of dinosaurs and their impact on the Earth's history.