Re: _T. rex_ debate in the newspaper

[MKIRKALDY@aol.com]

In a message dated Thu, 8 Feb 2001  6:34:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Steve  
Brusatte" <dinoland@lycos.com> writes:
< I don't recall this discussion on the list, but I seriously doubt that the 
elaborate crests and horns of Triceratops and its kin were used as defense 
weapons.>
The reporter visited our older archives (starting with 1994) to search out 
mentions of _T. rex_ predator or scavenger discussions.  He also talked quite 
extensively with H.P. Holtz.  
  
< Horner mentioned exactly this point in a quote from the article, but it is 
about the only part of his hypothesis that I agree with.  Larry, Dan, and 
others have brought up great points about Carpenter's _Edmontosaurus_ bone.  I 
only hope that Horner eventually does answer to these questions...>
As Kevin Padian said, Jack Horner has not examined this specimen.

Mary
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