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Guanlong - The Crowned Dragon
🕑 Added 2025-06-18 22:27:08 +0000 UTCGuanlong, meaning “crowned dragon”, lived around 160 million years ago in what is now China—over 90 million years before Tyrannosaurus rex walked the Earth.
This small, feathered dinosaur was an early member of the tyrannosauroid lineage, making it one of the oldest known relatives of the mighty T. rex. Despite being only about 3 meters long and weighing as much as a large dog, Guanlong displayed features that hint at the fearsome predator it would eventually give rise to, including sharp teeth, strong legs, and keen senses.
Its most striking feature was the elaborate crest on its head, likely used for display. As a swift, agile hunter, Guanlong marks the beginning of a long and epic evolutionary journey!
