Dinosaurs may have looked… different.
When you think of a T. rex, you think of scary sharp teeth sticking out of a giant mouth. While they did have some scary teeth, they might’ve been covered by lizard-like lips.
A study was done by the University of Portsmouth that revealed it is likely that carnivorous dinosaurs had lips that covered their fangs. These lips were a barrier between their fangs and the elements. This means these teeth have less wear and tear than a tooth that was exposed to the elements throughout the life of the organism.
Here’s a fun drawing I did to add a little humor to this scientific idea.
References:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230330172120.ht
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/03/tyrannosaurus-rex-lips-study/11593711002/
