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What makes the Tyrannosaurus rex specimen called Scotty notable?
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The fossilized remains of Sue, the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in the world, on display at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago.
The Tyrannosaurus rex specimen known as "Scotty" is notable for being one of the largest known specimens of the species. Discovered in Eastend, Saskatchewan, in 1991, Scotty is estimated to have reached a length of 13 meters (42.7 feet) and a weight of approximately 8,870 kg (19,555 pounds). Along with the specimen "Sue," Scotty is recognized as one of the largest T. rex fossils ever discovered.12