Re: Submitting new artwork to the wrath of the DML

[Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>]

"Tracy L. Ford" wrote:
> 
> Ok, but the fossil evidence shows that they did bite each other and almost
> every Tyrannosaurus (at least) shows re-healed bite marks on the face, jaws,
> top of the head, etc. I'm not sure about the other tyrannosaurids. I know
> some do show bite marks on the face. Also, they have lots of broken and
> re-healed bones, ribs, limbs, etc.

When crocs thrash their heads sideways at each other, they can do a lot
of damage with their protruding teeth. If tyrannosaur teeth hung out to
any degree (and I think it is clear they did, although not curved
laterally like those of crocs), they may have done superficial damage
with a badly-timed headbutt.

I also think it is important that tyrannosaurs show HEALED bite marks.
If a T.rex bit another animal on the head with all of its force, I doubt
the wounds would have had a chance to heal. :)

> AHHH!!!! Noooo...nooo...I don't want to come across as someone who has a
> quick temper. I apologize right here and now...

An apology? Okay... what have you done with the REAL Tracy Ford?

My original comment was intended as tongue-in-cheek (hence the smiley
face after it). I'm sure no-one thinks of you as
quick-tempered.........?


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Dann Pigdon                   Australian Dinosaurs:
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