Tyrannosaurus rex likely had lips
In movies such as Jurassic Park, Tyrannosaurus rex is usually depicted baring huge, dagger-like teeth, but new research suggests that this portrayal is most likely incorrect
 

Hollywood would have you believe T. rex had exposed teeth

New findings: T. rex likely had scaly lips, reminiscent of Indonesia’s Komodo dragon (right)

Flesh reconstruction of T. rex head with exposed teeth

T. rex with fleshier mouth and lips over teeth
  
Supporting evidence: Exposed alligator tooth with uneven wear patterns
   
Fossil Daspletosaurus tooth, relative of T. rex, is smooth and unworn, suggesting animal had lips


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Sources: AP, Science 
Pictures: Manuel Unda, Science, Creative Commons 
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