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T. Rex Ambush

06/16/25 | 1m 56s | Rating: NR

At 13 feet tall, and weighing almost nine tons, Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the largest predators to walk the earth. Despite their size, the padding on their feet acted like a shock absorber, allowing them to stay stealthy. This helped them to sneak up on prey and claim their place at the top of the food chain.

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