Closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered in New Mexico
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The new species, named Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, was uncovered in the Hall Lake Formation in New Mexico.
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Fossil found in New Mexico is an older, more primitive relative of T. rex
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New Mexico scientists study fossil of T. rex relative found near Farmington
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Fossil found in NM appears to be related to T. rex
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Scientists conclude New Mexico fossil is new Tyrannosaurus species - The Hindu
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Meet T.Rex's closest relative! Scientists discover the remains of a ferocious dinosaur that roamed New Mexico 71 million years ago
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Dinosaur found in New Mexico predates T. rex, helps solve mystery, Local News
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Scientists conclude New Mexico fossil is new Tyrannosaurus species - The Hindu
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Researchers identify fossil unearthed in New Mexico as an older, relative of T-Rex
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