A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.

The town of 8,400 northeast of Calgary bills itself as the Dinosaur Capital of the World. Home to the famed Royal Tyrrell Museum, the community also has statues of dinosaurs that look like they’ve crawled out of “The Flintstones” cartoon greeting people on the streets.

Drumheller's mayor is leading a charge to save Tyra, a 25-metre Tyrannosaurus Rex attraction, from being dismantled in 2029.{ai:summary}<p>A proposal to dismantle Tyra the tyrannosaurus, a prominent tourist attraction in Drumheller, Alberta, has led to public outcry for her preservation. The town, known as the Dinosaur Capital of the World, features the Royal Tyrrell Museum and various dinosaur statues. </p><p>Residents and visitors are rallying to save Tyra, emphasizing her significance to the community's identity and tourism. #culture</p>

Drumheller trying to save 'world's largest dinosaur' from being dismantled

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