Schleich Tyrannosaurus Rex Figure

Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the best-known dinosaurs, and this Schleich figure is part of the brand's dinosaur range. The real animal was probably less of a hunter than its reputation suggests. Its short forelimbs ended in two claws that could not reach its mouth, which points towards a scavenger that fed on what other animals left behind.

It had more than fifty teeth, which it used to tear food rather than chew it, swallowing large pieces whole. Its forward-facing eyes overlapped in a shared field of vision, which would have helped it judge distance. Lost teeth were replaced within a few weeks, so a figure like this makes a good starting point for talking about how the animal lived.