Jurassic Park?

[spix14]

How scientists are bringing dinosaurs back to life with the help of the humble chicken | Mail Online

Interesting read. I can't say it wouldn't be cool to see a T-Rex but I know a lot of people will say it's humans playing God.

[Special K]

Originally Posted by spix14

How scientists are bringing dinosaurs back to life with the help of the humble chicken | Mail Online
Interesting read. I can't say it wouldn't be cool to see a T-Rex but I know a lot of people will say it's humans playing God.

That's what I would think.

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[LukaTisus]

I figure as long as they don't depend entirely on electrified fences, and a weasely-looking Computer networker who'd sell his mother for a slice of cake, then all the power to 'em.

[X-Factor]

Related aside: Was reading a science periodical (recently published) a few days ago and there was an article on T-Rex in it. What jumped out at me was the research into bone structure and composition. They said that T-Rex spent most of it's time nearly horizontal while standing, and could only run up to around 15mph. This means that it could not keep up with a jeep.....or even a fast sprinter (I walk at over 5mph)

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[spix14]

Originally Posted by X-Factor

Related aside: Was reading a science periodical (recently published) a few days ago and there was an article on T-Rex in it. What jumped out at me was the research into bone structure and composition. They said that T-Rex spent most of it's time nearly horizontal while standing, and could only run up to around 15mph. This means that it could not keep up with a jeep.....or even a fast sprinter (I walk at over 5mph)

LOL, if we start dissecting Jurassic Park for inaccuracies we'll be here all day.

But incidentally, I've also heard that they are thought to be more scavengers than actual hunters.

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[luker3232]

Im sure if they "made" a T-rex. They would come up with a better enclosure than electricle wire.

May I quote Razeraze's sig?

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[Big George]

I dont think we should be playing with stuff that we cannot handle, Or try to contain a t-rex or other flesh eating critter. Here is a intresting website i found Really Big Lizards

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[luker3232]

Oh alsooo..

This is a touchy subject but shouldnt we be spending that money on getting our troops home safe?

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[LukaTisus]

Ooh ooh, why not train the dinosaurs to run around, packing missile launchers and battle armor and use THEM to beat the enemy into submission?

...XD I'm kidding of course, and don't know how many of you guys'd remember the '80s show that's from.

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[Special K]

Originally Posted by Big George

I dont think we should be playing with stuff that we cannot handle, Or try to contain a t-rex or other flesh eating critter. Here is a intresting website i found Really Big Lizards

Wow, seriously? It's almost believable

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[X-Factor]

Originally Posted by luker3232

Oh alsooo..

This is a touchy subject but shouldnt we be spending that money on getting our troops home safe?

Among other things....yes.

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[spix14]

Originally Posted by Big George

I dont think we should be playing with stuff that we cannot handle, Or try to contain a t-rex or other flesh eating critter. Here is a intresting website i found Really Big Lizards

8 foot stainless steel sexing probes...

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[luker3232]

I have seen that website before, I gets funnier everytime

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[jere000000]

i think i would want one of them little green things that run around in packs that would be a fun little guy

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[jbd123]

T-rex were more than likely scavengers, not only by their bulky, relatively slow stature, but also because their teeth were not designed to "hunt" down prey with very thick skin...basically even if a T-rex caught a triceratops, lets say, by the backside, the teeth would be ripped out. They don't set far enough into the skull, so they aren't strongly anchored, like a wolf or even a veloceraptor (whose teeth and jaws were clearly designed for hunting). Plus, dino's typically had VERY thick hides...not easy to penetrate even by T-rex's large teeth.

On the note of the story, though...I think it's a bad idea. Not only that...but really completely unnecessary. I think that if scientists like that were putting their efforts towards something worthwhile, like the ever-present need of a cure for cancer, they would find it. They are brilliant minds but should be putting that thought to something that will benefit everyone, not just make us "oooh" and "ahhhh".

But, that's just me....

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