Facial Scars as Indicators of Aggressive Behaviour and Sexual Maturity in Tyrannosaurs

Explore groundbreaking research on face-biting behavior in tyrannosaurs presented by Dr. Caleb Brown, Curator of Dinosaur Systematics & Evolution at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. In this 47-minute lecture, delve into the fascinating world of facial scars as indicators of aggressive behavior and sexual maturity in these ancient predators. Learn about the data survey, hypothesis formation, and comparative analysis with living animals such as alligators and water dragons. Examine the distribution of bite marks, size correlations, and left vs. right patterns. Gain insights from literature surveys and discover how these observations contribute to our understanding of tyrannosaur behavior and evolution. Uncover the intriguing parallels between ancient and modern species in this comprehensive exploration of paleontological evidence.

Introduction
Data
Survey
Hypothesis
Left vs Right
Size
Distribution of bite marks
Comparison to living animals
Comparison to alligators
Comparison to alligator
Comparison to water dragon
Observations
Analogs
Literature Survey
Summary