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Oldest T. rex relative revealed

Oldest T. rex relative revealed

Scientists have identified the most ancient fossil relative of the predatory dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex.The dinosaur, named Proceratosaurus, was much smaller than the T. rex but both animals share similar features such as their teeth shape.The well-preserved fossil is now held in London's Natural History Museum.Pallab Ghosh reports.

BBC | November 4, 2009Watch more videos from BBC

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