| − | Evolutionists speculate that tyrannosaurs may have had feather precursors.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurus#Feathers Tyrannosaurus] (Wikipedia).</ref> However, fossils do not show feathers but merely pebbly skin impressions, which are typical of other dinosaurs. Feathers would certainly not have benefited the huge tyrannosaurus, any more than it would an elephant or a hippopotamus.<ref>[http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2007/04/13/t-rex-big-chicken] (Answers in Genesis)</ref>. Tyrannosaurs probably had a thick subcutaneous layer, which would insulate them during cold times. Also, since the tyrannosaurus probably lived in a tropical climate, it wouldn't need insulation. | + | Evolutionists speculate that tyrannosaurs may have had feather precursors.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurus#Feathers Tyrannosaurus] (Wikipedia).</ref> However, fossils do not show feathers but merely pebbly skin impressions, which are typical of other dinosaurs. Feathers would certainly not have benefited the huge tyrannosaurus, any more than it would an elephant or a hippopotamus.<ref>[http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2007/04/13/t-rex-big-chicken] (Answers in Genesis)</ref>. Tyrannosaurs probably had a thick subcutaneous layer, which would insulate them during cold times. Also, since the tyrannosaurus probably lived in a tropical climate, it wouldn't need insulation. However, the young may have had a downy coat, like some modern birds. |