What caused the holes in SUE the T. rex's jaw? Probably not an infection

Mystery behind holes in SUE the T. Rex's jaw solved?

Part of a mystery has been solved about SUE the T-Rex after decades of debate about why the dinosaur has holes in its head.

What caused the holes in SUE the T. rex's jaw? Probably not an infection

SUE the T. rex is one of the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found. That level of preservation helps reveal details about SUE's life. For instance, SUE lived to a ripe old age of about thirty-three, and in those years, suffered their fair share of injuries. SUE's most mysterious ailment might be the holes in their jawbone.

What caused the holes in SUE the T. rex’s jaw? Probably not an infection

SUE the T. rex is one of the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found. That level of preservation helps reveal details about SUE’s

What caused the holes in SUE the T. rex ’s jaw? Probably not an infection

Field Museum paleontologist Jingmai O’Connor with SUE the T. rex’s skull. © Katharine Uhrich, Field Museum SUE the T. rex is one of the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever found. That level of preservation helps reveal details about SUE’s life. For instance, SUE lived to a ripe old age of about thirty-three, and in those years, suffered their fair