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[Simon]

I think that its less tongue-twisting to use the British version:

One Tyranosaur

Two Tyrannosaurs

A pack of rampaging Tyrannosaurs

[amargasaurus cazaui]

so...."big ugly honking mean dinosaur with gnarly teeth" doesnt work?

[tyrantqueen]

I think that its less tongue-twisting to use the British version:

One Tyranosaur

Two Tyrannosaurs

A pack of rampaging Tyrannosaurs

Wait...so saying "Tyrannosaur" is the British way? How do you know?

[Gwangi]

I think that its less tongue-twisting to use the British version:

One Tyranosaur

Two Tyrannosaurs

A pack of rampaging Tyrannosaurs

Yes but when you say "rampaging tyrannosaurs" it implies that there are more than one species of tyrannosaur, not more than one individual Tyrannosaurus. Right?

[Himmapaan]

Yes but when you say "rampaging tyrannosaurs" it implies that there are more than one species of tyrannosaur, not more than one individual Tyrannosaurus. Right?

I think it all depends on context. If we knew we were talking about just one species, then I think it's perfectly acceptable.

[Simon]

Just watch WWD (the UK version with Kenneth Brannagh narrating)

[tyrantqueen]

Just watch WWD (the UK version with Kenneth Brannagh narrating)

I do watch the UK version, I am English myself.

[Simon]

Well, he clearly states "Allosaurs, Torosaurs, etc..."  That is the way I have always seen it said in any UK-sourced article/film, while in America the "u" is added before the "s".

[Patrx]

I'd always assumed that was not really a matter of locale. Tyrannosaurus, is a particular genus; but "tyrannosaur" indicates any tyrannosaurid. I imagine it's just easier to clearly pluralize the less specific words in spoken dialogue, regardless of accent. As for written articles, I can't say I've encountered any trend like the one you mentioned.

[Horridus]

Well, he clearly states "Allosaurs, Torosaurs, etc..."  That is the way I have always seen it said in any UK-sourced article/film, while in America the "u" is added before the "s".

This is fine, but so is saying the generic name of the animal to refer to multiples. Say 'three Allosaurus' and people will know which genus you are referring to; 'three allosaurs' is much more vague, as an allosaur can be any animal in the Allosauroidea. However, if it is obvious that you are referring to a particular animal in a certain context, eg. a toy review, then 'allosaurs' would be fine.

[DinoToyForum]

By Libraraptor!

http://www.dinotoyblog.com/2012/11/17/tyrannosaurus-larami/

[Ikessauro]

A brief but concise review I think. I too tend to get these weird dinos like Imperial just for sake of completeness.

[Jetoar]

He is very similar to Invicta T-Rex from my point of view . Good review  .

[Horridus]

From Japan came the furry tyrannosaurs! http://www.dinotoyblog.com/2012/11/18/tyrannosaurus-rex-dino-kingdom-2012-by-takara-tomy/

[Jetoar]

Good review This figures is very interesting from my point of view for the feathers and its colors  .

[Patrx]

Enjoyable review! I was thinking of writing one up for the resin version sometime.

[Horridus]

Enjoyable review! I was thinking of writing one up for the resin version sometime.

Please do!

[postsaurischian]

I enjoyed the furry tyrannosaur review a lot .
Who's that 'Gold Wolf' guy anyway? I don't like him (her)!

[Ikessauro]

I enjoyed the furry tyrannosaur review a lot .
Who's that 'Gold Wolf' guy anyway? I don't like him (her)!

I bet Gold Wolf is a he. By the way he writes stuff seems to be a he. Haha, funny situation there, I won't say he's right nor wrong. But guess work is kind of a constant in paleontology, I don't get it why people only want visual proof. If everyone had the same thinking and painted/sculpted only what is really proven we would not even have paleoart!

[Seijun]

Golden Wolf is an AMAZING artist and is friends with my boss, but I'm really curious whether or not the person posting is actually Golden Wolf, or just someone using her name. (Golden Wolf is a she)