Retro-Engineering In Dinosaurs

Improved Essays
How cool, or perhaps scary, would it be to have a pet dinosaur? Well, with retro-engineering, the discovery of dinosaur footprints, and Dr. Jack Horner this might be a reality. Over the last month the world has discovered footprints left by Skye Dinosaurs and also the discovery of sailed back Dinosaurs. With retro-engineering and this information, doctors like Horner could make it happen.

WHAT IS RETRO-ENGINEERING?

Before we begin, it is important to fully understand what retro-engineering is. This is the process of extracting any man-made information and then reproducing it to create something. Usually, this will involve disassembling something, such as organic matter or electronic devices, and then analyzing them in detail. This is a practice

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    “God creates dinosaurs, god kills dinosaurs, god creates man, man kills god, man brings back dinosaurs.” These words were written by author Michael Crichton about his book Jurassic Park. Crichton wrote many popular books throughout his lifetime. Michael Crichton’s writings were influenced by medical school and the science in his life. His use of symbols, foreshadowing and theme shows how he fits in the science fiction and thriller genres of American Literature.…

    • 748 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The following is a research proposal to explore the possibilities that the Tyrannosaurus rex was a migratory animal. Similar to how trees form annual growth rings- bones also have yearly indicators of growth. By comparing the oxygen isotope levels of each year indicator of the bone with isotopes of the surrounding areas we can see where the Tyrannosaurus rex may have traveled to throughout its life cycle. Assuming the oxygen isotope levels can be calculated for the areas of Interest, the bulk of our grant would be spent cutting the oxygen isotope levels from existing fossils. Using USGS maps we can pinpoint locations of sedimentary rock that dates to the late Cretaceous Period.…

    • 435 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    In the new movie "Jurassic world" scientists created a hybrid dinosaur. A hybrid is an organism composed of different kinds of DNA, for example a mutt. The scientists added DNA from different organisms to create a tourist attraction like no other but they didn't realize there would be consequences. The "indominus Rex's" DNA is based off the DNA of a Tyrannosaurus rex. Tree frog genetics were then added to help it adjust to tropical climates however the indominus Rex picked up the ability to hide it's heat signature.…

    • 128 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    My animal is a spinosaurus, it went extinct millions of years ago because it is a dinosaur. This animal grow grow in length to be about 40 feet long. In heighth it grew to be about 20 feet tall. This animal has spikes on its back that grow to be about 5 feet tall they kinda look like fins like on a fish.…

    • 277 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Superior Essays

    New species of these dinosaurs had become more important. The most famous dinosaur of all, the Tyrannosaurus rex, finally came along during the end of the Mesozoic Era. It walked on two legs so it is a theropod. All theropods were carnivorous. Sea animals and life in the sea was very like how it was in the Jurassic period.…

    • 911 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The creature that is being examined in this experiment is the now extinct Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, a dinosaur that lived in Northwestern Africa about 95 million years ago. The Spinosaurus (fig.1) was a creature that has been estimated to be anywhere from 13 to 18 meters (43 to 60) long, weighed 7 to 9 tonnes (8-10 tons), and is agreed to be by most paleontologists the largest carnivorous dinosaur of all time. It is thought to be a piscivore, although the Spinosaurus’ diet and lifestyle is very controversial. It was named in 1915 by the German paleontologist Ernst Stromer. It lived in North Africa, from the Bahariya Formation in Egypt to the Kem Kem Formation in Morocco.…

    • 675 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    T. Rex Research Paper

    • 365 Words
    • 2 Pages

    The concept of possibly being able to resurrect long extinct creatures have been around for decades and has now after years of research just received the spark it needed to bring that concept to reality. In early 2003, fossils of a T. Rex were discovered and although this was not very uncommon, the realization of what was within those fossils were the real surprise. Scientist discovered that one of the bones within it was very much intact and interweaved to it was what looked like to be a system of blood vessels which contained cell like structures, from this discovery scientist were able to begin extracting DNA and coming to the conclusion that Ostriches were closer related to Dinosaurs then they were believed to be, thus achieving what was deemed impossible and unrealistic just years prior to this. Skip just 13 years later, another fossilized T. Rex was discovered being just as or even more unique of a finding.…

    • 365 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Spinosaurus: Then And Now

    • 932 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Spinosaurus: Then and Now The Spinosaurus is a dinosaur first discovered in the early 20th century. It was named by Ernst Stromer, the man who first discovered it and its name translates to “Spine reptile”. It is estimated to have lived during the Cretaceous period and more specifically between 112-93.5 million years ago.…

    • 932 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Going back to the title the dinosaur can be a symbol of extinction or bringing the past into the present. However, the author wants the audience to see how the dinosaur means clutching onto big childhood aspirations. Furthermore, hugging it tight and protecting it so it does not become extinct and just something one reads about in the past. The audience can see that black boy holding the gun as if he has no time for dreams and therefore cannot worry about those kinds of thing. In the line where the author writes, “no one kills the black boy.…

    • 1312 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    If I could train any animal It would be a Terex because It would protect me. Also It could keep me from getting hurt. So like if someone broke into my hoses It could keep me safe from them and It gets a small snack.…

    • 216 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Dinosaurs roam the earth in the ancient past, but in the film Jurassic Park by Colin Treverrow dinosaurs are back but willing to terrorize mankind. And take take the park over and kill whatever stands in their way. When a character and plot is change by a outside force represent environmental factors. The escape of the highly intelligent mutated raptor , indominus Rex is an important aspect that causes Owen and the characters to have a different…

    • 78 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Evaluative Analysis for Dinosaur Extinction In Stephen Jay Gould’s article, “Sex, Drugs, Disasters, and the Extinction of Dinosaurs,” Gould begins to analyze the difference between science and speculation. In the article, Gould presents that science is considered allowing humans to be able to know and gain knowledge. In “Sex, Drugs, Disasters and the Extinction of Dinosaurs,” Gould begins to state the question of why dinosaurs became extinct and what possible causes could relate to the non-existence of the dinosaurs. The first theory that Gould contemplated for the extinction of dinosaurs could be caused by the sex hypothesis. Gould believed that this theory caused the non-existence of dinosaurs because testes can only perform in certain conditions.…

    • 733 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    On my youthful insistence, we returned to that dinosaur exhibit many, many more times. I was hooked; and, as a social being, I wanted to share my obsession with others. So, for my kindergarten career play, I donned a plastic pith helmet and khaki attire, extolled the virtues of paleontology to my audience and told them with conviction (and a touch of stage fright) of my plan to be a paleontologist one day.…

    • 648 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Great Essays

    Now our story starts with a young dinosaur fanatic named Grant Rex. Ever since he was young he had always loved dinosaurs and watched all the Jurassic park films, even Jurassic park 3. Grant studied dinosaurs for most of his life and his favourite dinosaur was of cause the spinosaurus which became popular and outranked even the T-Rex. His fascination with dinosaurs drew him to the new Dino museum so in the year 2066 at the age of 17 he set off for New York. Grant pov…

    • 1376 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Technology in the Animal Kingdom and its Benefits for Researchers The technical world and the animal kingdom may not seem to have a lot in common however with recent advances in technology, endangered animals are being given a better chance at keeping from extinction and scientists are learning more about all kinds of animals and their habitats through technology. Researchers are using many kinds of devices such as GPS, surveillance cameras and tracking devices to keep a close eye on endangered species as well as gain knowledge. Using technology to monitor wildlife not only keeps these animals safe from poachers, but also provides vital information to scientists. Technology is used to research animals and their habitats in many different ways.…

    • 640 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays