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How Strong Was a T. Rex Bite? | Wild Critters USA

34m 20s

The T. rex had a bone-crushing bite, ridiculously tiny arms, and a very big problem 66 million years ago! In this episode of the Wild Critters series on Orbit, families travel back in time with Dr. Roger Benson from the American Museum of Natural History. Perfect for curious kids ages 3 to 11 and their families.

Aired: 10/06/26
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