Uh-oh, Sue shrinkage

[GSP1954@aol.com]

Since the femur measurements in Brochu's Sue monograph are only a few mm 
longer than for the type, and markedly shorter than previously reported, I have 
adjusted my mass estimate using a slightly revised skeletal restoration 
following the additional data in the description (in which the scale bars on 
the skull 
photos are virtually identical relative to the table measurments, a rare 
feat).  

The new mass estimate is 6.1 tonnes, only a wee bit bigger than 5027 and the 
type both at 5.7 tonnes. Am not clear whether any Tyranno specimen clearly 
exceeds Sue in size. The type Giganotosaurus is 6.8 tonnes, supposedly there 
are 
bigger specimens but am not sure whether any are complete enough to be 
certain. 

G Paul