Tyrannosaurus rex, often abbreviated as T. rex, is one of the most well-known and iconic dinosaurs that ever lived. This prehistoric predator roamed what is now North America during the late Cretaceous Period, around 68 to 66 million years ago.

The T. rex was a massive beast, standing up to 12 feet tall at the hips and measuring up to 40 feet in length. It was equipped with a powerful build and strong, muscular legs that allowed it to move with surprising speed for its size. Its most distinctive features were its relatively small arms and an enormous head, which housed a set of sharp, serrated teeth that could grow up to 9 inches long.

T. rex was a carnivore, and it is believed to have been an apex predator, meaning it was at the top of the food chain. It likely hunted a variety of herbivorous dinosaurs, using its powerful bite to bring down prey. The bite force of a T. rex is estimated to be one of the strongest among all terrestrial animals that ever lived.

Despite its fearsome reputation, recent studies suggest that T. rex may have been more of a scavenger than a pure hunter, opportunistically feeding on carcasses as well as actively hunting live prey. Its keen sense of smell would have been an invaluable tool for locating food from great distances.

The T. rex has captured the imagination of people worldwide and is a staple in popular culture, often depicted in movies, books, and documentaries. Its image as the "king of the dinosaurs" continues to inspire awe and curiosity about the ancient world and the creatures that inhabited it.

The following drawing tutorial will take us through how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Although it has a huge body and a bloody mouth, it's kind of cute! If you like it, follow the instructions and try to draw it!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 2 Draw the triangular-shaped teeth of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 3 Draw the jaw of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 4 Draw the back and tail of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 5 Draw the abdomen and forelimbs of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 6 Draw the face of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 7 Draw the body and hind limbs of this Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Step 8 Add spines and patterns to the body.

Step 9 Color this long-extinct Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a Tyrannosaurus Rex yet?