Re: How Did T.Rex and other Dinosaurs Sleep?

[GSP1954@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/3/05 2:02:26 PM, rtravsky@uwyo.edu writes:

<< > Being gigantic predators there is no reasonable doubt that tyrannosaurs 
et
> al. spent much time sleeping, probably resting on their pubic boots and 
tails
> which would allow them to get up quickly if they needed to. Resting on the 
side
> when sleeping would be less safe, and might impair respiration as is true in

Safe from what? At least, in the tyrannosaurs' case ;) >>

>From other tyrannosaurs who would be happy to make a meal of another 
tyrannosaur, and perhaps reduce competition. They were good eating from what I 
hear. 

And then there were ceratopsids with a grudge. 

G Paul