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How Did T. rex Live? Heavy Steps, Keen Nose | Kids’ Dinosaur Song

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How did T. rex move, find food, and stay balanced? This adventurous children’s song imagines a plausible day in western North America about 68–66 million years ago, near the end of the Cretaceous. Young listeners discover how two strong legs, a raised tail, a keen sense of smell, and powerful jaws helped this meat-eater.

Text from the recording’s subtitles.

Song lyrics
Al alba, ¿qué retumba junto al río? T. rex pisa el barro reluciente Dos patas fuertes sostienen su peso Su cuerpo va casi horizontal La cola en alto le da equilibrio Alza el hocico de cara al viento El olor lo guía entre los árboles ¿Cómo llega T. rex a la comida? Dos patas avanzan, el olfato guía ¿Cómo desprende un trozo de carne? Sus mandíbulas sujetan; los dientes tiran Sigue el olor entre árboles y helechos Cruza los charcos de la gran llanura Allí yace un herbívoro muerto Quizá cazaba y hallaba alimento Hoy el viento lo trajo hasta aquí ¿Cómo llega T. rex a la comida? Dos patas avanzan, el olfato guía ¿Cómo desprende un trozo de carne? Sus mandíbulas sujetan; los dientes tiran Firme en sus patas, toma el alimento Sus fuertes mandíbulas se cierran Dientes curvos, con filo, desprenden carne ¿Cómo llega T. rex a la comida? Dos patas avanzan, el olfato guía ¿Cómo desprende un trozo de carne? Sus mandíbulas sujetan; los dientes tiran Dos patas dejan huellas de tres dedos Cola, olfato y mandíbulas lo ayudan
Language version lyrics
At dawn, what thumps beside the river? T. rex strides through gleaming mud Two sturdy legs support his weight His body stays almost level A raised tail balances each step He lifts his snout into the breeze A food scent points between the trees How does T. rex reach his meal? Two strong legs go where his nose leads How does T. rex pull meat away? Strong jaws grip; sharp-edged teeth pull He follows through the trees and ferns Past puddles shining on the plain A dead plant-eater lies ahead He likely hunted and found meals too Today, the wind has led him here How does T. rex reach his meal? Two strong legs go where his nose leads How does T. rex pull meat away? Strong jaws grip; sharp-edged teeth pull Firm on his legs, he grips the food His powerful jaws close around it Curved, sharp-edged teeth pull meat away How does T. rex reach his meal? Two strong legs go where his nose leads How does T. rex pull meat away? Strong jaws grip; sharp-edged teeth pull Two legs leave three-toed tracks in mud Tail steadies; nose seeks; strong jaws hold
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