Prehistoric Mystery: Why Did the T-Rex Have Such Tiny Arms? 🦖😂 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 5 MIN

Prehistoric Mystery: Why Did the T-Rex Have Such Tiny Arms? 🦖😂

from Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club · host rova | More FM

Simon is diving deep into evolutionary history this morning, and he’s tackling one of the greatest questions of all time: why on earth did the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex have such incredibly small arms? The team breaks down the wildest scientific theories behind those tiny limbs—from preventing accidental arm-biting during feeding frenzies to evolutionary trade-offs for a massive jaw. The studio has a lot of laughs trying to picture a T-Rex navigating modern life, and we hear what our listeners across New Zealand think about the ultimate dinosaur design flaw! Love the show? Rate us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and follow Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club on rova so you never miss our daily morning chats!

Simon leads a hilarious and fascinating discussion into the evolutionary science behind why the T-Rex had such tiny arms, debating the top theories with the team and listeners across the country.

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Prehistoric Mystery: Why Did the T-Rex Have Such Tiny Arms? 🦖😂

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