A new study reveals why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms. Researchers found that the reduction was driven by the development of powerful skulls and jaws that took over as the primary hunting tool.
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Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms

82 Theropod Species Species analyzed
5 Groups Dinosaur groups with reduced arms
Strong Correlation Arm size linked to skull robustness
Ridiculously Tiny T. rex arms
1.6 Metric Tons body mass
100 Ft prey size
82 species analyzed