A new study reveals that the Tyrannosaurus rex, often depicted as a fast and fierce predator in movies, actually walked at a leisurely pace of 3.5mph.
This finding contradicts the common portrayal of the T. rex in films, such as Jurassic Park, where it is shown chasing characters at high speeds.
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