CREATURES from prehistoric times will inhabit Palmer Coolum Resort from next week as a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex becomes the first of many Jurassic beasts to take residence at the Sunshine Coast tourism icon.
At over 8.5 metres tall and 20 metres long, the huge dinosaur will cut an imposing figure among the resort's foliage.
But Coolum's T-Rex will be far from statuesque in his new home. Mechanical movements including a swaying tail, moving arms, claws and a breathing stomach will all bring the model of the world's largest ever carnivore to life.
And the big lizard's lifelike animations don't end there. A hungry mouth that opens and closes, dark blinking eyes and full head movements, coupled with a guttural prehistoric roar, will all help Coolum's newest resident mark his territory.
Loneliness is unlikely to be an issue for too long either with Palmer Coolum Resort's owner, Professor Clive Palmer, saying the T-Rex will be joined by many, many more of his kind over the coming months.
"The arrival of the T-Rex is very exciting because it marks the beginning of dinosaurs coming to Coolum," Professor Palmer said.
"We will eventually have a dinosaur park that contains over 160 dinosaurs with each one scientifically classified.
"It will be the biggest dinosaur park in the world and it's going to happen right here at Palmer Coolum Resort. The park will be a great attraction and everyone should come to see the first T-Rex - he really is terrific," Professor Palmer declared."
Note that readers of this blog can't vote in the poll below, I just wanted you to see the names they're coming up with in Aussie.
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What should Clive Palmer call his new dinosaur?
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