The Most Scientifically Accurate T. rex Ever?

The new most accurate Tyrannosaurus rex ever reconstructed? The Eofauna T. rex is a faithful reconstruction of the individual Tyrannosaurus known as Sue. A great deal of research went into creating this model, giving us the closest look yet at what the face of this iconic animal may have been like.

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[BenGThomas]

Just to be entirely clear - the Eofauna model of Sue was kindly sent to me for free, however I am not being paid for making this video! I genuinely think this is an incredibly well-researched reconstruction and I thought it would be fun to make an updated version of the Saurian reconstruction video to see how far we've come over the last few years in terms of understanding T. rex life appearance. I think the Eofauna model is quite possibly the closest we've got so far to looking at the real face of a Tyrannosaurus! :)

[Kittyclysm]

Quick reminder that Spinosaurus was an arboreal shapeshifter that used its fin to create shadow puppets to confuse and disorient its prey

[tomato]

This is amazing to me. I've read and studied this animal since I was 7 yrs old. I'm now 73 and have watched the cumbersome tail-dragging behemoth become a balanced bird-like behemoth. Love this stuff!

[deviant]

I think one of the scariest parts of Rex are its forward-facing eyes. If you encountered one today, you'd *know* it was looking at you. That on top of the fact they were apparently really silent and rumbled, not roared. And were likely ambush hunters. Terrifying.

[Redneckkratos]

Give it 2 years and the Ben G team will come out with a third video with the same title

[darkpandalord]

To be honest, these accurate dinosaur models are just so much more aesthetically appealing. It's really cool looking at these models and realizing that I am looking at almost exactly what a real animal looked like an incomprehensible amount of time ago.

[SmashBrosAssemble]

The Scientific Accuracy of Prehistoric Planet?
Yes please.

[barrybarlowe]

Most reptiles have lips. There is some discussion that exposed teeth will normally only be found in aquatic animals. Teeth, constantly exposed to the air, tend to break down, if not kept moist.

[gerardtrigo]

Best ad for a Tyrannosaurus rex model ever

[AndyCog_]

I think this model, and Eofauna’s models in general, are fairly underrated. The research that goes into these figures is certainly something. Great video!

And I like the idea of the “Best T. rex depictions” video!

[monicatilley]

My daughter and I found ourselves stranded in Chicago due to a train cancellation. She suggested we go and see Sue. We encountered kids on a school field trip, one of whom remarked: she's fat!. I prefer your term, robust. I will look into getting this model for my daughter as a Christmas 🎁.

[sukidable]

Eofauna's Sue looks like it could start moving at any moment! The jowls also make a lot more sense to me personally than the way t rex mouthes are usually depicted.
If being able to travel back in time to the cretaceous ever became a thing, I would gladly go in spite of the risks just to see what these creatures actually looked like. But if this is as close as we're gonna get, I'm happy with it.

[sebastianjessup]

2:52, YES PLEASE!!!! It's my all time favorite dinosaur media ever! you reviewing it would make my month.

[dank_smirkndchannel]

I love how Sue's face jowls and nostril shape make her look a bit like a cool dog.

[ShaneXAxolotl]

For another contender for the most accurate reconstruction of trex is rebor's "kiss" trex model there's another version which is "tusk" that has a lipless look but besides the head anatomy they have very accurate body in my opinion

[robertbarrows]

Its funny how he big, live sized model of Sue gives her an almost 'cute' look when face on. She looks like a big, giant dog with the eye expression they gave her, coming over to give her owner her latest catch.

[extinctonimpact]

Eofauna's model has that jowly, bear-like appearance. Absolutely terrifying.

[geckoraptor]

I have to be honest i prefer the statue of Sue called Fleshy i really like that one

[NeilKynes]

I'm surprised that nose went unmentioned. I was waiting for it the whole video.

[DreadEnder]

It’s unfortunate that saurian failed. We really need an accurate palaeo game