There's also phylogenetic evidence of feathers in tyrannosaurs so we can safely say that some of them had feathers. Skin impressions of T.Rex however, have only shown patterns of scales so far. A full grown T.Rex either had no feathers or a bit covering certain body parts. That's why I felt this show's scenario was based on speculation largely. On the other hand, mistakes have to be made to make progress in science. There's nothing wrong with a bit of speculation as long as it's plausible.
There are only about 30 species dinosaurs with fossil evidence suggesting they had feathers. The rest is what we call phylogenetic evidence. Why do we think Deinonychus had feathers? Because more primitive feathers of the same group had them. In that case, it's more speculative to say that it didn't have feathers than that it did.
Thank you for reviewing. It's been almost a year since I produced and directed it, so now (after some time away from It) I'm happy to see the (overall) positive reaction to my show. Thanks for watching it. And thanks for giving it some attention. -Gabriel
as to feathers: skin impressions of Albertasaurus were indeed found, and they only show scales. extrapolating from here, T-rex was also probably featherless as an adult. and it makes sense in regards to heat conduction. the large size also corresponds to a relatively low surface area, so heat has difficulty escaping the animal. it would have been better to be featherless as an adutl.
Juveniles though? why not. it would have worked for them.
My thaughts exactly. I didn't know about the Albertosaurus skin impression. That's really cool. It seems we have come to a time where since we found feathers on some dinosaurs, we have to put them on all dinosaurs.
There's also phylogenetic evidence of feathers in tyrannosaurs so we can safely say that some of them had feathers. Skin impressions of T.Rex however, have only shown patterns of scales so far. A full grown T.Rex either had no feathers or a bit covering certain body parts. That's why I felt this show's scenario was based on speculation largely. On the other hand, mistakes have to be made to make progress in science. There's nothing wrong with a bit of speculation as long as it's plausible.
Pssybart 4 months ago
There are only about 30 species dinosaurs with fossil evidence suggesting they had feathers. The rest is what we call phylogenetic evidence. Why do we think Deinonychus had feathers? Because more primitive feathers of the same group had them. In that case, it's more speculative to say that it didn't have feathers than that it did.
Pssybart 4 months ago
Thank you for reviewing. It's been almost a year since I produced and directed it, so now (after some time away from It) I'm happy to see the (overall) positive reaction to my show. Thanks for watching it. And thanks for giving it some attention. -Gabriel
LocomotiveGroup 1 year ago
@LocomotiveGroup I really did love it. It is one of favorite dinosaur shows. Thank you so much for commenting, it is a great honer.
tyrantslayer24 1 year ago
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DinosaurRyan 1 year ago
I did not laugh.
I am DEFINATELY not human.
as to feathers: skin impressions of Albertasaurus were indeed found, and they only show scales. extrapolating from here, T-rex was also probably featherless as an adult. and it makes sense in regards to heat conduction. the large size also corresponds to a relatively low surface area, so heat has difficulty escaping the animal. it would have been better to be featherless as an adutl.
Juveniles though? why not. it would have worked for them.
Albukhshi 2 years ago
My thaughts exactly. I didn't know about the Albertosaurus skin impression. That's really cool. It seems we have come to a time where since we found feathers on some dinosaurs, we have to put them on all dinosaurs.
tyrantslayer24 2 years ago