Wankel Rex
Tyrannosaurus rex
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, United States
Specimen Details
Discovery Year
1988
Discovery Location
Fort Peck, Montana
Estimated Age
About 66 million years old
Completeness
85%
Length
12 m
Height
4 m
Nickname Origin
Discovered by Kathy Wankel in 1988 and later loaned to the Smithsonian as the 'Nation's T. rex.'
Historical Significance
The Nation's T. rex anchors the Smithsonian's deep-time hall, seen by millions each year.
Interesting Facts
The Wankel T. rex was the first complete T. rex arm ever found.
It became the centerpiece of the reopened Smithsonian fossil hall in 2019.
The skeleton is mounted in a dynamic pose devouring a Triceratops.
On display at
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History