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T. rex couldn't see you if you stood still

T. rex had excellent vision, including movement detection

Tyrannosaurus rex could only detect prey through movement and would not see stationary humans.

This Jurassic Park myth is incorrect. T. rex had forward-facing eyes with stereoscopic (3D) vision, giving it depth perception superior to modern crocodilians. Paleontological evidence, including skull analysis and comparisons with modern predators, indicates T. rex could detect both stationary and moving objects. The olfactory bulb was also highly developed, providing excellent smell to locate prey. T. rex likely relied on multiple sensory modalities and would easily detect a standing human.

Believed 1993–2020
Year Revised 2010
Why Changed Never True
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

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