The mighty Tyrannosaurus rex is arguably the most iconic dinosaur that ever lived. Ever since the discovery of its fossils more than a century ago, T. rex has fascinated people of all ages and walks of life, and today it plays a starring role in studies, museums and popular culture, including the "Jurassic Park" movies.
Tyrannosaurus means "tyrant lizard" in Greek, while rex is Latin for "king," making it the "king of the tyrant lizards." Due to its fame, T. rex will continue to reign in the spotlight as more of its fossils are discovered and analyzed.
