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Clash of the Dinosaurs: Tyrannosaurus Brain Power
T. rex had plenty of brute power, but it had to make up for its relatively slow speed with excellent vision and an expanded cranial control center.
Added: Dec 7, 2009
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Runtime: 02:02
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