A recent study challenges previous findings on the intelligence of Tyrannosaurus rex, shedding new light on the cognitive abilities of the ancient predator. The study, conducted by an interdisciplinary scientific team, suggests a more comprehensive approach to assessing the intelligence of T. rex and other large dinosaur predators.
The study, published in response to research from Vanderbilt University last year, found that the brains of dinosaurs were comparable in size to reptiles such as crocodiles and alligators. By comparing dinosaur brains to those of modern birds, the team was able to estimate that T. rex likely had a level of intelligence between crocodilians and living birds and mammals.
However, the study also highlighted the challenges in determining the intelligence and cognition of ancient animals. With the actual size and neuron count of dinosaur brains still uncertain, researchers emphasized that nature is complex and it is not easy to determine the intelligence of extinct animals from fossils alone.
The findings of the new study offer a fresh perspective on the intelligence of Tyrannosaurus rex and other big dinosaur predators. By taking a more holistic approach to assessing cognitive abilities, researchers are working towards a better understanding of the cognitive evolution of ancient animals.
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