Sue[a] (stylized: SUE), officially designated FMNH PR 2081, is one of the largest, [b] most extensive, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever found, at over 90 percent recovered by bulk.

Feb 4, 2018 · At more than 40 feet long and 13 feet tall at the hip, SUE is physically the largest Tyrannosaurus rex specimen discovered, out of more than 30 T. rex skeletons that have been found.

Oct 24, 2025 · Sue, nickname for one of the most complete and best-preserved skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex. The fossil was dated to approximately 67 million years ago. Measuring 12.8 …

Sep 12, 2024 · Here are seven remarkable facts about Sue the T. rex. 1. Sue is the most complete adult T. rex ever found.

Sep 28, 2025 · Sue the T. rex represents more than just an impressive fossil display – she embodies the intersection of scientific discovery, legal precedent, and public fascination with prehistoric life.

Today in history: On Aug. 12, 1990, fossil collector Sue Hendrickson found one of the largest and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons ever discovered; nicknamed “Sue” after Hendrickson...

Nov 18, 2025 · Have you heard of SUE the T. rex? Named after paleontologist Sue Hendrickson, this is the most complete T. rex skeleton ever found. You can see an incredible cast of this skeleton and …

May 3, 2021 · During a 1990 expedition with commercial fossil outfit the Black Hills Institute, Sue Hendrickson happened across chunks of T. rex crumbling out of a hillside.

Discover Sue, the biggest T. rex skeleton ever found. Learn about its discovery, unique features and journey to becoming a museum icon.

Aug 1, 2020 · Curious how we can tell a dinosaur’s age? T. rex bones have growth rings, just like trees. Not only do we know the age, but we also know SUE had an adolescent growth spurt, where they …