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The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs: Episode 1

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Episode 1

The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs

BBC One - The Truth About Killer Dinosaurs, Episode 1

Bill Oddie recreates the awesome powers of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Triceratops.

Using new research, modelling techniques and computer graphics, Bill Oddie recreates the awesome powers of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Triceratops.

Tyrannosaurus Rex: six tons of muscle and teeth, and the most famous killer the world has ever known. Triceratops: armoured and equivalent to an elephant-sized rhino wearing a spiked helmet.To illustrate the destructive capabilities of these creatures, life-sized, bio-mechanical replicas were made - a T. Rex head made of solid steel, and Triceratops skull complete with three horns. They were then put on trial to conduct the most detailed analysis ever attempted.

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With scientific experiments and graphics, Bill Oddie investigates dinosaur killing power.

Using new research, modelling techniques and computer graphics, Bill Oddie recreates the awesome powers of the dinosaurs.

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