August 2012 PMID 22378742

Estimating maximum bite performance in Tyrannosaurus rex using multi-body dynamics.

K T Bates, P L Falkingham

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Discussions evidence excitement and scientific curiosity, with posts mentioning precise force estimates like 35,000 to 57,000 Newtons and noting the implications for feeding behavior and predatory strength; the tone ranges from technical to enthusiastic, emphasizing the potential for a paradigm shift in understanding T. rex.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight the impressive bite force estimates and agree with the significance of high-powered predatory capabilities in T. rex.

InterestHigh interest

The detailed references to the estimated force in Newtons and implications for predatory behavior show a high level of curiosity and scientific interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts delve into technical details, such as the methodologies and implications of increased bite power during growth, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Posts suggest that these findings could reshape understanding of T. rex’s hunting and feeding strategies, indicating a high potential impact on paleontology.

Abstract in brief

  • The study uses dynamic musculoskeletal models to estimate that adult Tyrannosaurus rex could generate extremely high sustained bite forces of 35,000 to 57,000 Newtons, the strongest estimated for any land animal.
  • The researchers found that T. rex’s bite strength increased disproportionately as it grew, meaning that older, larger T. rex had much stronger bites relative to their size.
  • This increase in bite power during growth likely allowed T. rex to expand its feeding habits to include larger prey as it matured, indicating a possible shift from scavenging to active predation.]

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Bissiges Mäuschen
@BMauschen · X

seinem gesamten Körpergewicht auf einem Backenzahn - nicht schlecht! Tyrannosaurus hatte einen 1,5m langen Schädel (nicht viel kürzer als Lindner groß) und eine Beißkraft von geschätzten 35.000-50.000 N auf einem Backenzahn. Aus Koprolithen wissen wir, https://t.co/PcszVqqOKA

Oct 29, 2021 · 68 likes · 1 share · 27,409 followers View post →
Aline Ghilardi
@alinemghilardi · X

Tyrannosaurus mostra toda sua potência de mordida e fãs piram! https://t.co/lGb9VkQjar

May 31, 2021 · 48 likes · 1 share · 30,009 followers View post →
加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

「ディノサン」第1話から、ギガノトサウルスがいきなり登場しました。 生きた恐竜を可愛いと言える世界観って素敵ですよね! ギガノトサウルスの咬合力については、この論文(Bates and Falkingham, 2012) https://t.co/i74CDLQ7Le に、ティラノサウルスの咬合力と共に棒グラフで見る事が出来ます。 https://t.co/hRDG8wUSVx https://t.co/Ke3ZABo3qY

Apr 14, 2021 · 9 likes · 4,925 followers View post →
加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

#冬休み子ども科学電話相談 アルバートサウルスは集団で化石が見つかってます。https://t.co/ZLdF1gMGlM 彼等の幼体は成体よりも足が速いとされています。https://t.co/5FMmebFVLD 成体の方が噛む力は強いです。 https://t.co/RiFnTokt8G https://t.co/oeK6vuFJJd 分かっているのはここまで。

Jan 2, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,925 followers View post →
DailyDino
@Harrison_kade · X

@BestInSlotYT I found this (relatively) recent paper suggesting a sustained bite forces of 35 000–57 000 N at a single posterior tooth using multi-body dynamics, Which is around 6 tonnes of pressure per bite: https://t.co/WCsq1s7qB2

Jul 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 247 followers View post →
Michael Kunz @MichaelKunz.bsky.social
@Michael_Kunz · X

RT @BMauschen: seinem gesamten Körpergewicht auf einem Backenzahn - nicht schlecht! Tyrannosaurus hatte einen 1,5m langen Schädel (nicht vi…

Oct 29, 2021 · 1 share · 5,849 followers View post →

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Lari
@carnolari · X

- força de mordida e alguns exemplos práticos de comportamento predatório https://t.co/7OQ7csViyl

Jun 16, 2025 · 16 followers View post →
Michael Kunz @MichaelKunz.bsky.social
@Michael_Kunz · X

RT @BMauschen: seinem gesamten Körpergewicht auf einem Backenzahn - nicht schlecht! Tyrannosaurus hatte einen 1,5m langen Schädel (nicht vi…

Oct 29, 2021 · 1 share · 5,849 followers View post →
Bissiges Mäuschen
@BMauschen · X

seinem gesamten Körpergewicht auf einem Backenzahn - nicht schlecht! Tyrannosaurus hatte einen 1,5m langen Schädel (nicht viel kürzer als Lindner groß) und eine Beißkraft von geschätzten 35.000-50.000 N auf einem Backenzahn. Aus Koprolithen wissen wir, https://t.co/PcszVqqOKA

Oct 29, 2021 · 68 likes · 1 share · 27,409 followers View post →
Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @alinemghilardi: Tyrannosaurus mostra toda sua potência de mordida e fãs piram! https://t.co/lGb9VkQjar

Jun 5, 2021 · 1 share · 3,814 followers View post →
Aline Ghilardi
@alinemghilardi · X

Tyrannosaurus mostra toda sua potência de mordida e fãs piram! https://t.co/lGb9VkQjar

May 31, 2021 · 48 likes · 1 share · 30,009 followers View post →
加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

「ディノサン」第1話から、ギガノトサウルスがいきなり登場しました。 生きた恐竜を可愛いと言える世界観って素敵ですよね! ギガノトサウルスの咬合力については、この論文(Bates and Falkingham, 2012) https://t.co/i74CDLQ7Le に、ティラノサウルスの咬合力と共に棒グラフで見る事が出来ます。 https://t.co/hRDG8wUSVx https://t.co/Ke3ZABo3qY

Apr 14, 2021 · 9 likes · 4,925 followers View post →
DailyDino
@Harrison_kade · X

@BestInSlotYT I found this (relatively) recent paper suggesting a sustained bite forces of 35 000–57 000 N at a single posterior tooth using multi-body dynamics, Which is around 6 tonnes of pressure per bite: https://t.co/WCsq1s7qB2

Jul 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 247 followers View post →
加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

#冬休み子ども科学電話相談 アルバートサウルスは集団で化石が見つかってます。https://t.co/ZLdF1gMGlM 彼等の幼体は成体よりも足が速いとされています。https://t.co/5FMmebFVLD 成体の方が噛む力は強いです。 https://t.co/RiFnTokt8G https://t.co/oeK6vuFJJd 分かっているのはここまで。

Jan 2, 2019 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 4,925 followers View post →